
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athol, MA from $700 (51 Rentals)
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Residences at the Park

181 Main St

332 Wallingford Ave

245 Silver Lake St, Unit 103

31 Goodale St

73-75 Wallingford Ave

57 Cottage St

73 Walnut St

353 Crescent St
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Heritage Gardens

Leominster Gardens

Riverside Commons

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Baldwinville School Apartments

Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community

Washington Park of Keene

Westminster Senior Residences 62+

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Cliffside Apartments

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The Residences

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Kendrick Place
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The Fitchburg Arts Community

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Eleven East Pleasant

Orchard Overlook Apartments

Lantern Court Apartments

Brandywine Apartments

Princeton at Mill Pond

Monadnock Place

Meadowbrook Village

Moran Square

Meadowview Apartments
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Colony Mill

Princeton Square

Meadowbrook Village

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26 Spring

Swanzey West Apartments

250 Spring Cir

107 E Pleasant St

21 Waverly St

Jaffwood Apartments

Jaffrey Village
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255 Main St

67-69 County Rd

24 Regan St

15 Bridge St

115 Northampton Rd

73 Kingsbury St

Northgate Meadows

57-59 Nichols St

210 Mt Elam Rd

81 Old Amherst Rd
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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 | $1,722 | $1,125 | $2,475 |
| Athol 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,905 | $1,095 | $2,660 |
| Athol 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,253 | $799 | $4,479 |
| Athol 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,436 | $850 | $3,985 |
| Athol 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $900 | $4,400 |
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Cheapest Available Athol Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Athol, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,348. Washington Park of Keene in the West Keene neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athol apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| Washington Park of Keene | 1B1B - 31 Washington Street | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Cliffside Apartments | 1x1 Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
| The Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Orchard Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Jaffwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Lantern Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Meadowbrook Village | 2-TA | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athol, MA and Nearby
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athol area is the $1.84 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Riverside Commons in the in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting from $2,290. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Commons | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.84 |
| Colony Mill | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Northgate Meadows | 2 Bed B | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Princeton Square | Spruce | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| Meadowbrook Village | 2-TA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.88 |
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 2 Bedroom Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| North 116 Flats | B4 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Jaffwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Lantern Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Washington Park of Keene | 2B1B - 31 Washington St | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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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 The Residences listed at $1,450.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Athol Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athol Apartment is $1,348 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 $1,500 at Washington Park of Keene.
What is the most affordable Athol Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Athol Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowbrook Village and starts from $2,225.
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