Ohio University

Athens, OH

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Ohio University - Athens, OH

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The green and white wave proudly on the banks of the Hocking River

Public Walkable College Town Nature River Outdoors OU Bobcats Historic

Tucked away on the sparsely-populated southeast corner of the state, Ohio University is the first American college to be chartered by an act of Congress and helped establish the path of higher education in America for centuries to come. The oldest and largest section of OU is the College of Arts and Sciences, comprising a third of all majors at the university.

Students outnumber the permanent local population in Athens, making it a quintessential college town that generally revolves around the university (in fact, the town was established in 1802 specifically to accommodate the new institution). The south side of campus is bordered by the Hocking River, with the Hocking Adena Bikeway providing a tranquil and scenic recreational trail perfect for enjoying the university’s natural surroundings. On the north side, Court Street runs through the center of town, flanked by popular eateries and neighborhood taverns. Housing tends to be quite affordable, with apartments, condos, and rental homes frequently available within walking distance of campus and downtown for very reasonable rates.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Athens, OH is $959 for a studio, $870 for one bedroom, $1,044 for two bedrooms, and $1,084 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Athens has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 318 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $959/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 599 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $870/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 841 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,044/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,129 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,084/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

19

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Morrison Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

385 Students

4
out of 10

East Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

363 Students

4
out of 10

West Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

195 Students

Rating Unavailable

Athens Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

385 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Strouds Run State Park
  • Wayne National Forest-Athens District
  • Hocking Woods Nature Center

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