1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Athens, IL (36 Rentals)

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SpringfieldIL62704
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215 N 3rd St
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215 N 3rd StHartsburg, IL 62643
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1665 Seven Pines RdSpringfield, IL 62704
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Athens, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Athens and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Athens, IL is found at 721 South Grand Ave W in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood and is 850 square feet priced from $1,050. The Hickox Collection has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $757. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Athens:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
721 South Grand Ave WOne Bedroom850 Sq Ft$1,050
The Hickox CollectionThe Governor800 Sq Ft$757
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$799
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD750 Sq Ft$750
Safe Harbor PropertiesDowntown725 Sq Ft$930
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom700 Sq Ft$910
Koke Mill Apartments650 Sq Ft$1,100
Meadow View Place1 Bedroom650 Sq Ft$850
Smart Choice Park1 Bedroom Unit-Standard605 Sq Ft$875
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 50%584 Sq Ft$462

Cheapest Available Athens and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 21, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Athens, IL is the 1 Bedroom 50% Model starting from $462 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing . The second most affordable Athens 1 Bedroom is the The Hickox Model at The Hickox Collection starting at $684 in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Athens is currently $958. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Athens:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 50%$462
The Hickox CollectionThe Hickox$684
Morton Street Apartments1 bed one bath$690
Whispering Pines Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential$700
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD$750
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$799
Meadow View Place1 Bedroom$850
Safe Harbor Properties1 Bdr/ 1 Bath Private Balcony Capitol Views$875
Smart Choice Park1 Bedroom Unit-Standard$875
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom$910

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Athens Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Athens with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Athens is at Jacksonville Affordable Housing listed at $462.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Athens Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Athens is $958.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Athens is a 850 square feet unit starting from $1,050 at 721 South Grand Ave W.

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