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ZIP 45701

Part of Athens, OH
Pop. 33,329·Athens County·196th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,098/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+11.9%
vs US Median
-$867
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 45701 · $1,098
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,260/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,176/yr
At $1,098/mo median
Location
CityAthens
StateOH
CountyAthens County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +11.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45701 (Athens, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,329
Median income
$53,075
Median age
23.4
Renters
50.2%
Age distribution
52.9%
16.2%
Under 1811.8%
18–3452.9%
35–5416.2%
55–648.3%
65+10.8%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
85.4%
White85.4%
Black3.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian3.1%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
14.9%
22.1%
56.8%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma14.9%
Some college22.1%
Bachelor's+56.8%
Housing tenure
49.8%
50.2%
Owner49.8%
Renter50.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45701 in Athens, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,392 → $53,075
up 16.9%
Population
34,895 → 33,329
down 4.5%
Renter share
49.2% → 50.2%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
56.1% → 56.8%
+0.7 pts
Median age
22.8 → 23.4
+0.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $45,392 to $53,075 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.9% shift. Census counts show ZIP 45701 in Athens, OH losing about 1,566 residents over the five-year window, down 4.5% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45701 covers Athens, OH. The median rent here is $1,098/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($53,075/yr), ZIP 45701 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45701?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45701 (Athens, OH) is $1,098. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45701's median rent of $1,098/mo is $867 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45701 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45701 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #196 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,098/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45701?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,098/mo in ZIP 45701. The local median household income is $53,075/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45701?

Rent in ZIP 45701 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 45701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45701 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,098/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($53,075/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45701 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 45701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.2% of ZIP 45701 households are renters, while 49.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 45701 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 45701 compare to the rest of Athens?

ZIP 45701 is pricier than Athens as a whole. At $1,098/mo, it's $29 above the Athens citywide median of $1,069/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45701 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,098/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 45701's median household income ($53,075/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45701 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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