Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Athol, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Athol

$1,825/mo

increased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Athol is $1,825 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.

$3.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Athol

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Athol rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 33% 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 $1,950, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Athol run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

No Change

22%

1 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

43%

2 bedroom

$1,900

5%

45%

3 bedroom

$2,550

11%

16%

4 bedroom

$3,990

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

45%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,990

Last 30 days

5%

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$1,825
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Athol, MA is 9% lower than the median rent in Chesterfield, NH.

Discover rentals in Athol, MA

73-75 Wallingford Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

73-75 Wallingford Ave

73 Wallingford Ave, Athol, MA 01331

3 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,825 per month as of October 24, 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 33% since last year.

How does Athol rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Athol is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 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 $73,000/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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