What is the average apartment size in Athens?

The average size for a Athens, OH apartment is 867 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Athens?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Athens is $1,609 per month, a 6.65% increase from last year’s average of $1,508.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Athens?

In Athens, studios rent for $1,052 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,071 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,251 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,038 per month

What is the average apartment size in Athens?

The typical apartment in Athens offers about 867 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Athens?

Studio apartments in Athens average 315 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 582 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 802 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,142 sq. ft.

Athens, OH Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Athens?

The typical rent budget in Athens ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Athens?

In Athens, 66% of households rent while 34% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Athens is $1,609, a 6.65% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,508.

Studio Apartments at $1,052 offer the most budget-friendly option with 315 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 582 square feet for $1,071, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,251 offer 802 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,142 sq ft) for $2,038, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Athens, OH

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,609	867 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,052	315 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,071	582 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,251	802 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,038	1,142 sq. ft.

Athens, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Athens, OH have increased by 6.65% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,508 to $1,609.

What's the typical rent budget in Athens, OH?

The largest share of rentals in Athens, OH (51%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Athens, OH?

4,678 or 66% of the households in Athens, OH are renter-occupied while 2,403 or 34% are owner-occupied.

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How Athens Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Athens	$1,609
Columbus	$1,340
Cincinnati	$1,452
Cleveland	$1,543
Dayton	$1,086
Warren	$915
Northwest Ohio	$1,082
Akron	$1,102
Toledo	$968
Westerville	$1,535
Union	$1,334

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Athens apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.