Nelsonville, OH Homes for Rent

Nelsonville is a rural city halfway between Logan and Athens that initially thrived through brickmaking, earning recognition through manufacturing durable products like Star Brick and The Nelsonville Block. Railroad access further strengthened the area's economy until the Great Depression, when the city's plants and kilns shut down. The city declined in subsequent years but is now undergoing revitalization. Historic homes are being remodeled, and the city's downtown square invites new business opportunities and infrastructure updates. Popular festivals and ample recreation keep locals entertained, but the community maintains a relaxed rural atmosphere. " Logan gets busier every year with tourism, so people who don't want to be a part of that might navigate over to Nelsonville," says Pamela Austin, Realtor with Star Brick Realty, who works in the area. Residential roads curve and slant with rolling hills. Lots typically have small front yards, and most residents park on the street or behind homes. The city has many single-family, multifamily and manufactured homes. Still, student housing and apartments around Hocking College attract more renters to the area. Common architectural