Cheap Homes for Rent in Athens, OH from $400 (22 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
property at 8 N High St

$595

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 8, 2027

8 N High St

AthensOH45701

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property at 64 Franklin Ave

$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 9

64 Franklin Ave

AthensOH45701

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, OH

As of April 17, 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 II2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.86
Kershaw Greene I2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.86
21 S Court St2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.74
HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENSSingle bed1BR,1BA$0.60
Kershaw Greene IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
41 Hooper St, Unit 41 B41 Hooper St1BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Athens, OH with pricing that ranges from $450 to $2,235. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $425 to $2,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Athens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Athens ranges from $425 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $884.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Athens?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Athens range from $550 to $2,235, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $450 to $2,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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