Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Athens, OH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 11.9% of gross income.
Athens rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).
About rent and a pharmacist salary
Pharmacist pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. At the national-average pharmacist salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,319 a month in rent — above median rent in all but a handful of high-cost coastal metros.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Ohio cities have lower median rent than Athens, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Athens
View full rent data for Athens, OH →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Athens, OH?
Median rent in Athens is $1,236 a month. A typical pharmacist in Ohio earns about $124,785 a year, which makes that rent 11.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Athens?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Ohio (~$124,785/yr) supports up to $3,120 a month in rent. Athens's current median rent is $1,236/mo, which leaves a $1,884/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Athens?
At an hourly equivalent of about $60 an hour, a pharmacist in Ohio works roughly 20.6 hours a month to cover Athens's median rent of $1,236.
Where is rent cheaper than Athens for a pharmacist?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Lancaster ($1,235/mo), Parma Heights ($1,235/mo), Newark ($1,235/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.