Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Athens, OH?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.5% of gross income.
Athens rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).
About rent and a nursing assistant salary
Nursing assistant (CNA) pay falls below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in nearly every US metro, which is the central tension behind the widely studied direct-care workforce affordability gap. At the national-average CNA salary, the 30% rule supports about $990 a month in rent — below median rent in most cities. The per-city pages quantify how far below.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Ohio cities have lower median rent than Athens, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Athens, OH →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Athens, OH?
Median rent in Athens is $1,069 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Ohio earns about $37,233 a year, which makes that rent 34.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a nursing assistant afford in Athens?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Ohio (~$37,233/yr) supports up to $931 a month in rent. Athens's current median rent is $1,069/mo, which is $138/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Athens?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Ohio works roughly 59.7 hours a month to cover Athens's median rent of $1,069.
Where is rent cheaper than Athens for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Lorain ($1,068/mo), Lima ($1,066/mo), Reading ($1,064/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.