
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rio Grande, OH from $400 (52 Rentals)
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The Prichard

1429 3rd Ave

18 S Court St

1510 7th Ave

University Suites

Hickory Way Apartments

Riverside Landing

Hudson Place

Barnett Commons
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Lynwood Ter

Kershaw Greene III

Monticello Village

Garden Park Apartments

The Cloister

Campus Heights Student

Herd Flats - Campus Housing

Royal Oaks at Pea Ridge

Providence Hill Apartments

Jacobs Crossing
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127 W State St

9 Brown Ave

Imperial Lofts

4547-4535 Piedmont Rd

47 1st St

39 Walker

Mary Lane Estates

Maury Village Apartments

186 W Washington St

518 9th Ave
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Holly Hills Apartments

120 N Congress St

Fox Run Crossing

607 20th St

61 1st St

Kershaw Greene I

4 Circle Dr

Sandstone Apartments

Main Street Apartments

Kershaw Greene II
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2435 1st Ave

(Transitioned) Westmoreland

80 Township Rd 1118

6785 Mud River Rd

Greentree Apartments

2228 Washington Ave

82 Township Rd 1118

3348 8th Street Rd

60 US-60

752 3rd St
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Rio Grande, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rio Grande?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Studio Apartments | $1,040 | $775 | $1,400 |
| Rio Grande 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,108 | $450 | $2,682 |
| Rio Grande 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,271 | $640 | $3,087 |
| Rio Grande 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,148 | $550 | $2,235 |
| Rio Grande 4 Bedroom Apartments | $888 | $575 | $1,200 |
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Cheapest Available Rio Grande Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rio Grande, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS priced from $450. The Prichard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $503. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio Grande apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Single bed | 1BR,1BA | $450 |
| The Prichard | The Grand | 1BR,1BA | $503 |
| 1429 3rd Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Hickory Way Apartments | 2 Bdr | 2BR,1BA | $640 |
| Riverside Landing | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $715 |
| Kershaw Greene I | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $736 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $736 |
| Barnett Commons | 2 Bed 55+ | 2BR,1BA | $740 |
| Lynwood Ter | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Kershaw Greene III | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $760 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio Grande, OH and Nearby
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rio Grande area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhouse Model at 3811-3850 Sleepy Hollow Dr in the in the Teays Valley Hurricane neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Rio Grande apartment is the Three bedroom apartment Model at 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU starting at $550 with a $0.46 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio Grande apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3811-3850 Sleepy Hollow Dr | 3 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhouse | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU | Three bedroom apartment | 3BR,1BA | $0.46 |
| Kershaw Greene III | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Kershaw Greene I | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Hickory Way Apartments | 2 Bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| 21 S Court St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Single bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| Marshall Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| The Prichard | The Classic | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rio Grande Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rio Grande?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rio Grande is at 1439 6th Avenue listed at $1,025.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Grande Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Grande Apartment is $450 at HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rio Grande Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rio Grande is starting from $640 at Hickory Way Apartments.
What is the most affordable Rio Grande Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rio Grande Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Barnett Commons and starts from $850.
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