Athens is a college town, but it’s also a great place to live. In fact, the town that’s home to Ohio University ranked number four on College Ranker’s “The 50 Best College Towns to Live in Forever,” higher even than such iconic college burbs as Berkeley and Ithaca.
“Athens is surrounded by hills and offers many trails for people to go hiking and enjoy the breathtaking scenery,” the publication states in its description. “The economy in Athens is mostly due to Ohio University and other events that are related to the University. Ohio University stands as the largest employer in the area.”
Athens Ohio Housing: Apartments and Houses Available
Whether you just plan to live there long enough to get an education or build an entire life there, Athens is a unique town that offers culture with a laidback attitude and plenty of nature. It’s great for families, and thanks to its closeness to the university and the number of faculty living in town, Athens features a great school district that’s multicultural and progressive. And it’s affordable. Athens, Ohio housing has some of the cheapest rates in the state. Check out our listings of Athens apartments and houses for rent.