Last updated on July 24, 2026

Average rent in
Athens, WV

Median rent

Median rent in Athens

$850/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Athens is $850 per month as of July 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,095 less per month.

$0.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Athens

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Athens rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Athens, WV, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Athens, WV

Average rent prices in Athens have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Athens, WV

Rent prices in Athens vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Athens is $825, whereas a house costs $850. 1-bedroom apartments in Athens run $595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $810.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

-

-

1 bedroom

$595

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$825

2%

26%

3 bedroom

$1,800

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

1 bedroom

Average rent

$595

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Athens, WV, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Athens, WV compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Athens and Belle by all bedroom counts and property types.

Athens

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$910
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Athens, WV is 7% lower than the median rent in Belle, WV.

Discover rentals in Athens, WV

207 Burch St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Athens

209/207 Burch Street - 207 Burch St Apt

207 Burch St, Athens, WV 24712

1 bed

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

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Frequently asked questions for Athens, WV

Quick answers to common questions about the Athens rental market.

How much is rent in Athens?

The average rent in Athens is $850 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Athens?

Average rent prices in Athens have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Athens rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Athens is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,095 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Athens?

To comfortably afford rent in Athens, you'd need to earn approximately $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Athens