County

Average Rent in Athens County

Athens is a county in Ohio. It ranks #37 out of 83 for places to rent. Athens County is in
the congressional districts of
District 12, District 15 and
the metropolitan areas of
Athens, OH MSA, OH NON MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Athens County includes 4 cities and
the zip codes of
45701, 45732, 45764 with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Athens County is $1,199 which represents an increase of 5.39% over the same period.

The most expensive city in Athens County to rent places is Athens, OH with an average rent of $1,241. The least expensive city in Athens County to rent places is Shade, OH with an average rent of $650.

The most expensive zip code in Athens County to rent places is 45701 with an average rent of $1,241. The least expensive zip code in Athens County to rent places is 45764 with an average rent of $1,119.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county Athens currently stands at $1,199.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Athens, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,241. This represents a difference of +3% when compared to Athens.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Ohio, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,372, showing a more expensive of +14% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +55% when compared to the rent in Athens.
$1,199
Athens
VS
$1,241
+3%
Athens, city
$1,372
+14%
OH, state
$1,859
+55%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Cities in Athens County

Zip Codes in Athens County

45701$1,241
45732$1,139
45764$1,119