Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Athens, OH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27.2% of gross income.
Athens rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).
About rent and a bus driver salary
Transit bus driver pay sits near the US median household income, with municipal and unionized routes often paying more. At the national-average bus driver salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,296 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Ohio cities have lower median rent than Athens, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for Athens, OH →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Athens, OH?
Median rent in Athens is $1,103 a month. A typical bus driver in Ohio earns about $48,711 a year, which makes that rent 27.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Athens?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Ohio (~$48,711/yr) supports up to $1,218 a month in rent. Athens's current median rent is $1,103/mo, which leaves a $115/mo buffer.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Athens?
At an hourly equivalent of about $23 an hour, a bus driver in Ohio works roughly 47.1 hours a month to cover Athens's median rent of $1,103.
Where is rent cheaper than Athens for a bus driver?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Fairview Park ($1,102/mo), Euclid ($1,102/mo), Marion ($1,102/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.