Finding housing that is right for you can be a challenge. There are many things to consider including cost, location, whether you want roommates or not, types of amenities, etc. Since Athens, OH is considered a "college town," you may find that many housing providers have labeled themselves as providing "college housing." To make the process a bit easier, we have provided some resources below to help your housing hunt!
On-Campus Housing
All first- and second-year undergraduate students are required to live in Ohio University's on-campus housing.There are many residence halls — often referred to as "dorms" — on OHIO's Athens campus. Residence halls are located within close proximity of classroom buildings, dining halls and other campus amenities.
OHIO's residence halls are furnished with basic amenities, including a bed, desk, chair and closet. Students share rooms, bathrooms and public spaces in residence halls. Most dorms are co-ed, meaning that people of all genders live in the same building.
Off-Campus Housing
Undergraduate students in their third year or beyond and graduate students may choose to live in off-campus housing.There are many housing options near campus that are not operated by Ohio University. From single family homes, to homes with several rooms for which students share other house amenities, to apartments of all types, you'll be able to find something that suits your lifestyle.
If you plan to live off campus, it's best to begin looking for housing before you arrive in Athens.
Leasing Resources
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Student Legal Services
Check out the Student Legal Services website for helpful information about Housing Law. Additionally, you may contact Student Legal Services if you need additional support in learning about leasing agreements, communicating effectively with your landlord and more. Be aware that to contact Student Legal Services for advice or representation, you must have not waived the Student Legal Services fee.
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Guide to Off-Campus Living
The Community Engagement Programs staff within Off Campus Living assists students who live off campus by serving as as a resource for navigating their transition from on-campus living to off campus life often for the very first time.
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Off-Campus Housing Map
Check out the Off-Campus Housing Map to see where popular off-campus housing options are located in relation to OHIO's campus.
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Smart Renter Guide
Check out the Smart Renter Guide to learn everything you need to know about finding off-campus housing, becoming a smart renter and ways to conserve your resources as a renter.
Off Campus Housing Options
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all available off-campus housing options.
| Name of Complex | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| 15 S Shafer St, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.593.7571 | |
| 366 Richland Ave, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.249.2489 | |
| 115 Carriage Hill Drive, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.594.2236 | |
| 10 Rufus St, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.442.2341 | |
| 36 N McKinley Ave, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.331.4661 | |
| 186 Mill St, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.249.4661 | |
| 363 Richland Ave, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.249.2351 | |
| 2 Andover Road, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.589.5380 | |
| 123 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.593.3153 | |
| 24 Home St, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.594.9013 | |
| 101 S Shafer St, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.591.3565 | |
| 5 Milliron St, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.594.4441 | |
| 10 E Union St, Athens, OH, 45701 | 740.590.4882 |
External Resources for Leasing
Additional Tools To Find an Apartment
Popular Websites
- Apartment Finder
- Apartments.com
- Apartment List
- Craigslist – Anyone can post on Craigslist, so please use with caution.
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Temporary Housing Options
There may be times that you need to find temporary housing. You may be able to reserve temporary housing on-campus, or you may consider staying off-campus in a local hotel.