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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Check out the Off-Campus Housing Map to see where popular off-campus housing options are located in relation to OHIO's campus.
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.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all available off-campus housing options.
| Name of Complex | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| University Commons | 15 S Shafer St, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.593.7571 |
| University Courtyard | 366 Richland Ave, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.249.2489 |
| Campus Heights | 115 Carriage Hill Drive, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.594.2236 |
| River Gate | 10 Rufus St, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.442.2341 |
| Riverpark | 36 N McKinley Ave, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.331.4661 |
| Mill Street Village | 186 Mill St, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.249.4661 |
| The Summit | 363 Richland Ave, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.249.2351 |
| River Annex | 2 Andover Road, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.589.5380 |
| Athens Station Apartments | 123 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.593.3153 |
| Putnam Square Apartments | 24 Home St, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.594.9013 |
| Graceland Apartments | 101 S Shafer St, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.591.3565 |
| Bobcat Rentals Apartments | 5 Milliron St, Athens, OH 45701 | 740.594.4441 |
| Uptown Realty Group | 10 E Union St, Athens, OH, 45701 | 740.590.4882 |
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.