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Apartments under $2,500 for Rent in Athens, OH

105 Rentals
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  10. 1 BED
    $591+
    2 BEDS
    $591+
    3 BEDS
    $525+
    6 BEDS
    $499+

    21 S Court St

    21 S Court St, Athens, OH 45701
  15. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,575

    8 Mound St

    8 Mound St, Athens, OH 45701
  22. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $895

    21 Main St

    21 Main St, The Plains, OH 45780
  29. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $567

    39 Walker

    39 Walker, Athens, OH 45701
  30. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $567

    47 1st St

    47 1st St, Athens, OH 45701
  33. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $540

    61 1st St

    61 1st St, Athens, OH 45701
  42. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $513

    6 Brown Ave

    6 Brown Ave, Athens, OH 45701
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Athens at a Glance

Average Rent

$948
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19

Some Transit

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Transportation in Athens
45

Somewhat Bikeable

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Transportation in Athens

Athens, OH Apartments for Rent

Home to Ohio University, established in 1804 as the first university in the Northwest Territory, Athens offers apartments for rent in a scenic college town surrounded by the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio. Those seeking apartments in Athens will discover a community surrounded by outdoor recreation opportunities, including Strouds Run State Park's trail system and the 16.4-mile Hockhocking Adena Bikeway along the Hocking River. Monthly rents in Athens typically range from $928 for one-bedroom units to $1,471 for three-bedroom homes.

The walkable Court Street district serves as the heart of Athens, where local shops and cafes create a distinctive downtown atmosphere. The city hosts several annual events, including the Athens International Film and Video Festival and Ohio Brew Week. East State Street provides additional shopping and dining destinations, while recreational amenities include the Athens Community Center and the Athens Skate Park, which ranks as Ohio's second-largest skating facility.

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Getting Around Athens

Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
19

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

Public University
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Athens Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
385 Students
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West Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
195 Students

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