Anyone who’s lived in an Ohio town with a state university will tell you that they’re notorious for high rent rates, as compared to towns without a university. Have you ever wondered if that’s true of Athens rental housing? And where are the most expensive places to live in the state?
Let’s take a look at how renting an apartment in Athens compares to other university towns in Ohio:
(Rental rates represent the median.)
Akron
Studio Apartments: $675
1-Bedroom Apartments: $650
2-Bedroom Apartments: $828
3-Bedroom Apartments: $995
4-Bedroom Apartments: $1200
Athens
Studio Apartments: $550
1-Bedroom Apartments: $675
2-Bedroom Apartments: $700
3-Bedroom Apartments: $500
4-Bedroom Apartments: $565
Bowling Green
Studio Apartments: $442
1-Bedroom Apartments: $597
2-Bedroom Apartments: $845
3-Bedroom Apartments: $1017
4-Bedroom Apartments: $1871 (Mean; median not available.)
Cleveland
Studio Apartments: $953
1-Bedroom Apartments: $1287
2-Bedroom Apartments: $1443
3-Bedroom Apartments: $1200
4-Bedroom Apartments: $1225
Cincinnati
Studio Apartments: $930
1-Bedroom Apartments: $1020
2-Bedroom Apartments: $1280
3-Bedroom Apartments: $1695
4-Bedroom Apartments: $1798 (That four bedroom apartment in Athens is starting to look pretty good, huh?)
Columbus
Studio Apartments: $1095
1-Bedroom Apartments: $1205
2-Bedroom Apartments: $1250
3-Bedroom Apartments: $1600
4-Bedroom Apartments: $2135 (Ouch.)
Dayton
Studio Apartments: $775
1-Bedroom Apartments: $650
2-Bedroom Apartments: $875
3-Bedroom Apartments: $1099
4-Bedroom Apartments: $1250
Kent
Studio Apartments: $950
1-Bedroom Apartments: $1165
2-Bedroom Apartments: $1198
3-Bedroom Apartments: $1345
4-Bedroom Apartments: $1582
Oxford
Studio Apartments: $725
1-Bedroom Apartments: $600
2-Bedroom Apartments: $975
3-Bedroom Apartments: $923
4-Bedroom Apartments: $2650 (WHAT?!)
Toledo
Studio Apartments: $650
1-Bedroom Apartments: $690
2-Bedroom Apartments: $800
3-Bedroom Apartments: $1000
4-Bedroom Apartments: $1050
Advantages of Leasing an Apartment in Athens
Here’s the thing – Athens apartments aren’t just about rental rates; there are so many things that make Athens, Ohio a special place to live. One of the most liberal towns in Ohio, the culture here is one of the most diverse you’ll find, especially considering how small the town is. You’ve got Hocking Hills just up the road, which has some views and hikes you just can’t beat. Then there’s Stroud’s Run, where you can rent boats, swim at the beach, hike, paddleboard – any outdoor activity, really.
We could go on and on; obviously we love it here. But when you consider all the awesome things about life in and around Athens, and the fact that there’s such a wide array of apartments to rent where anyone on any budget can find something that fits them, it makes us feel lucky to be in this little corner of Ohio.