
Cheap Homes for Rent in Athens, WV from $700 (16 Rentals)
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209 Burch St

106 6th St NW

1128 Pickett St

945 Mercer St

742 Auburn Ave

184 Wyndale Dr

73 W Main St
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221 Temple St

104 N 8th St

29 W Main St

22 6th St NW

2421 3rd St

224 N Vance Dr

523 Clement St

120 W Marshall St
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Athens, WV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Athens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Athens 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,020 | $750 | $1,295 |
Athens 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,970 | $800 | $3,500 |
Athens 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,980 | $1,100 | $3,000 |
Athens 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,030 | $2,030 | $2,030 |
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Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, WV is a 5 Beds unit found at Rivers Edge priced from $440. Hillside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $601. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rivers Edge | 5x3 | 5BR,3BA | $440 |
Hillside Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $601 |
Crossroads Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $630 |
Gateway Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $664 |
Fieldstone Apartments - Income Limits Apply | Preston (Independent Senior Living Age 55+) | 1BR,1BA | $666 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, WV and Nearby
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.93 price per square foot The Willow (Family) Model at Ridgewood Place Family in the starting from $999. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the Bluefield Model at Fieldstone Apartments - Income Limits Apply starting at $1,081 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ridgewood Place Family | The Willow (Family) | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Fieldstone Apartments - Income Limits Apply | Bluefield | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Hub Blacksburg | 2x2 E | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
The Landing at Stonegate | 2x2 Furnished - Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Oakmont Greene I | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.92 |
Edward''s Crossing II | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
Rivers Edge | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
852 Mercer St | 847 Mercer | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Copper Beech at Radford | 2BR/1BA - Garden | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
Gateway Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens
What type of rentals are currently available in Athens?
There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Athens, WV with pricing that ranges from $410 to $3,324. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $725 to $3,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Athens?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Athens ranges from $725 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,559.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Athens?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Athens range from $420 to $2,835, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $410.
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