Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Athol, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Athol

$1,749/mo

increased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in Athol is $1,749 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $180 less per month.

$3.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Athol

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Athol rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Athol, MA

Average rent prices in Athol have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 35% 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 Athol, MA

Rent prices in Athol vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Athol is $1,650, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Athol run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

1%

-

1 bedroom

$1,500

7%

44%

2 bedroom

$1,800

1%

58%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$3,575

5%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

44%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

58%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,575

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Athol, MA, 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 Athol, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Athol and Chesterfield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Athol

Median rent price$1,749
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Athol, MA is equal to the median rent in Chesterfield, NH.

Discover rentals in Athol, MA

66 Maple St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Athol

66 Maple St - 2

66 Maple St #2, Athol, MA 01331

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 29

71 Tremont St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Athol

3BR/1.0BA

71 Tremont St, Athol, MA 01331

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Athol, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Athol rental market.

How much is rent in Athol?

The average rent in Athol is $1,749 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Athol?

Average rent prices in Athol have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 35% since last year.

How does Athol rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Athol is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $180 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Athol?

To comfortably afford rent in Athol, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/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).

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