Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, OH from $400 (31 Rentals)

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property at 15 S Shafer St

$425

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

15 S Shafer St, Unit 2104, Unit 2104

15 S Shafer St
AthensOH45701
property at 296 E State St

$450

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

296 E State St

AthensOH45701
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12 E Carpenter St
$695 - $750
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4 Bedroom Apartment Available May 10

12 E Carpenter St

12 E Carpenter StAthens, OH 45701
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property at 64 Franklin Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 9

64 Franklin Ave

AthensOH45701

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Kershaw Greene I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kershaw Greene I

9309 OH-682Athens, OH 45701

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Kershaw Greene II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kershaw Greene II

8278 Luhrig RdAthens, OH 45701
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30-34 Hickory St
2 Bedroom Apartments

30-34 Hickory St

30-34 Hickory StAthens, OH 45701
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197 W State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

197 W State St

197 W State StAthens, OH 45701
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101 S Shafer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

101 S Shafer St

101 S Shafer StAthens, OH 45701

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Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS priced from $450. Kershaw Greene III has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $707. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENSSingle bed1BR,1BA$450
Kershaw Greene IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$707
Kershaw Greene I2 bdr2BR,1BA$736
Kershaw Greene II2 bdr2BR,1BA$736
Campus Heights StudentStudioStudio,1BA$925
Monticello Village2x1.5 9662BR,1BA$1,355
Mill Street VillageTownhome2BR,1BA$1,524

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, OH

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.46 price per square foot Three bedroom apartment Model at 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU in the starting from $550. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 57 Elmwood Pl Model at 57 Elmwood Pl, Unit Main House starting at $1,500 with a $1.36 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OUThree bedroom apartment3BR,1BA$0.46
57 Elmwood Pl, Unit Main House57 Elmwood Pl2BR,1BA$1.36
Monticello Village2x1.5 9662BR,1.5BA$1.40
3869 Ladd Ridge Rd, Unit B3869 Ladd Ridge Rd3BR,1BA$1.11
Kershaw Greene I2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.86
Kershaw Greene II2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.86
21 S Court St2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.74
Mill Street VillageTownhome2BR,1BA$2.03
HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENSSingle bed1BR,1BA$0.60
Kershaw Greene IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $450 at HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Athens is starting from $675 at HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Monticello Village and starts from $1,620.

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