Rent in Athens County, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,092$13,104 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,129 (+3.4%)How much rent can you afford in Athens County, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Athens County, OH by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $902 | $10,824 | $36,080 | $17.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $907 | $10,884 | $36,280 | $17.44/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,092 | $13,104 | $43,680 | $21.00/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,338 | $16,056 | $53,520 | $25.73/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,491 | $17,892 | $59,640 | $28.67/hr |
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Rent in Athens County, OH: common questions
How much is rent going up in Athens County, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,129 for a two-bedroom, up 3.4% from $1,092. A one-bedroom goes from $907 to $992, a studio from $902 to $965.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Athens County, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $907 for a one-bedroom and $1,092 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,104 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Athens County, OH?
To keep a $1,092 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.00 an hour, or $43,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $907 takes $17.44 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Athens County, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $902, one bedroom $907, two $1,092, three $1,338 and four $1,491 a month.
Is rent affordable in Athens County, OH?
For the typical household, earning $56,001 a year ($4,667 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,092 takes 23.4% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,092 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.00 an hour.