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215 anderson lane A

215-223 Anderson LnShiloh, IL 62221
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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New Athens, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available New Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Athens, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Cottonwood Village in the East St. Louis neighborhood priced from $695. Parsons Place in the East St. Louis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $801. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Parsons Place2 Bdrm Garden, 885 SqFt, Tax Credit, 40% AMI2BR,1BA$801
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
Ben Louis Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$925
500 E A St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
The Oaks of Dutch Hollow5819 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Shadow Ridge Apartments1 Bed- 600 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,025
The Meadows at Shadow Ridge1.1- 612 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,050
Winchester Place Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath 735 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,152

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Athens, IL and Nearby

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Athens area is the $1.20 price per square foot Hayden B1 Model at Storyboard on Hayden in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value New Athens apartment is the Park Entrance B1 Model at Storyboard on Park Entrance starting at $1,379 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the O'Fallon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Storyboard on HaydenHayden B12BR,2.5BA$1.20
Storyboard on Park EntrancePark Entrance B12BR,2BA$1.15
Storyboard on Carol AnnCarol Ann B22BR,2BA$1.34
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Storyboard on Lake ChristineLake Christine B12BR,1BA$1.16
Brookside Apartments2 Bedroom Updated2BR,1BA$1.04
Storyboard on Park TerracePark Terrace B12BR,1.5BA$1.35
Ben Louis Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.24

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Athens Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom New Athens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New Athens Apartment is $695 at Cottonwood Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom New Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in New Athens is starting from $795 at Cottonwood Village.

What is the most affordable New Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap New Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parsons Place and starts from $1,411.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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