As of August 15, 2026, Athens, West Virginia has 1 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 8 section 8 apartments. There is 1 Housing Authority that serves the area and their contact information can be found below.
The Housing Authority of the City of Bluefield will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Mercer County for 2026.
The best apartments in Athens, WV are Athens Terrace
The average property rent in Athens, WV is $913.
The price range for a studio apartment in Athens, WV is between $460 and $690. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Athens, WV is between $552 and $828. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Athens, WV is between $678 and $1,018. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Athens, WV is between $932 and $1,398. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Athens, WV is between $1,000 and $1,500. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 14 August, 2026 for the properties in Athens, WV
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