Campus Heights Student
12 Carriage Hill Dr,
Athens, OH 45701
$925 - $1,275
Studio - 3 Beds
Ohio University
Athens, OH
Ohio University - Athens, OH Area Guide
The green and white wave proudly on the banks of the Hocking River
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Athens, OH is $941 for a studio, $940 for one bedroom, $1,192 for two bedrooms, and $1,473 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Athens has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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346 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$941/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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612 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$940/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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896 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,192/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,193 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,473/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ohio University - Athens, OH (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Ohio University - Athens, OH (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Ohio University - Athens, OH (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
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Public
Grades PK-5
401 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
330 Students
Public
Grades K-5
195 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
357 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Strouds Run State Park
- Wayne National Forest-Athens District
- Hocking Woods Nature Center
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