
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athol, MA from $700 (29 Rentals)
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39 Cottage St

353 Crescent St

419 E River St

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Heritage Gardens

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Leominster Gardens

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University Crossing
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Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community

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Moran Square

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Riverside Commons

Washington Park of Keene

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Westminster Senior Residences 62+

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Cliffside Apartments

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Kendrick Place
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Monadnock Place

Orchard Overlook Apartments

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Eleven East Pleasant

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107 E Pleasant St

Swanzey West Apartments

46 Madden Rd
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4 Mark St

21 Waverly St

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Jaffrey Village

255 Main St

14-16-16 Bridge Ct
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176 Maple Ave
Athol, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Athol?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athol Studio Apartments | $1,778 | $1,125 | $2,475 |
| Athol 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $989 | $2,660 |
| Athol 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,289 | $799 | $4,049 |
| Athol 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $825 | $4,100 |
| Athol 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $800 | $4,900 |
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Cheapest Available Athol Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Athol, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Social Amherst priced from $1,122. University Crossing in the Amherst Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athol apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Social Amherst | Danbury Partial Renovated | 3BR,1BA | $1,122 |
| University Crossing | 2 bed 1 Bath Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction | 1BR,1BA | $1,262 |
| Moran Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,278 |
| Washington Park of Keene | 1B1B - 31 Washington Street | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Cliffside Apartments | 1x1 Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
| Jaffwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| North 116 Flats | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1,489 |
| Monadnock Place | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,565 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athol, MA and Nearby
As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athol area is the $0.90 price per square foot Danbury Partial Renovated Model at The Social Amherst in the starting from $1,122. The second greatest value Athol apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Colony Mill starting at $2,155 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the West Keene neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Athol apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Social Amherst | Danbury Partial Renovated | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| Colony Mill | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| University Crossing | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Princeton Square | Sycamore | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 2 Bedroom Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 15 Bridge St | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Town and Country Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Moran Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Washington Park of Keene | 1B1B - 31 Washington Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Jaffwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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Best Local Schools in Athol, MA
Athol Community Elementary School
Athol-Royalston Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athol Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Athol?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Athol is at Monadnock Place listed at $1,565.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Athol Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athol Apartment is $1,262 at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Athol Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Athol is starting from $1,240 at University Crossing.
What is the most affordable Athol Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Athol Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Social Amherst and starts from $1,122.
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