Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Athens, WV
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Athens
$850/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Athens is $850 per month as of June 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Athens
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Athens rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Athens, WV
Average rent prices in Athens have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $800, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Athens run $625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,695 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $690 | 4% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $850 |  2% | 47% | |
3 bedroom | $1,249 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 2% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Athens, WV.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $800 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $750 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,600 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
1 bedroom
Average rent
$690
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
47%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,249
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last year
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Athens, WV.
Apartments
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$750
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
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
56%lower than the national median
53%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$910
38%$1,025
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518%$1,000
96%$741
$1,147
112%$1,147
1%$795
27%$1,075
9%$1,050
119%$1,600
18%Discover rentals in Athens, WV
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
114 Old Hinton Rd #B, Athens, WV 24712
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
209 Burch St, Athens, WV 24712
4 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
207 Burch St, Athens, WV 24712
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
106 Burch St #4, Athens, WV 24712
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
106 Burch St #4, Athens, WV 24712
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
209 Burch St, Athens, WV 24712
4 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
114 Old Hinton Rd #B, Athens, WV 24712
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
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 June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Athens?
Average rent prices in Athens have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $1,100 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).