Rent in Athens, OH
A 2-bedroom in Athens, OH (ZIP 45701) typically rents for about $1,083 a month, with a range of $1,083–$1,129. Owner-occupied homes in Athens County pay about 1.17% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $799 | $799–$965 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $854 | $854–$992 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,083 | $1,083–$1,129 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,310 | $1,310–$1,415 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,016 | $1,016–$1,484 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Athens ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Athens, OH?
- About $1,083 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,083–$1,129. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Athens, OH?
- About $854 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $854–$992. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Athens, OH?
- About $1,310 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,310–$1,415. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Athens, OH?
- About $799 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $799–$965. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Athens, OH?
- About $1,016 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,016–$1,484. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Athens, OH?
- Owner-occupied homes in Athens County pay a typical 1.17% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Athens rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).