Apartments for Rent in Athens, OH

Prices and availability in Athens, OH were last updated on 26 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Athens, OH are: University Courtyard Athens Student, Beaumont Greene, Kershaw Greene I, Kershaw Greene III and Kershaw Greene IV.

The average rent in Athens, OH is $1,534.

In Athens 67% of the housing is rented out compared to 33% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 15% of Athens's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 61% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 24% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Athens is 43 years old, with 36% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, 30% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Athens are around 4% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 30% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 38% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.