Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Athens, IL from $400 (17 Rentals)

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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 Trolley Circle in the East Saint Louis neighborhood priced from $414. Cottonwood Village in the Marina Villa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$414
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
215 anderson lane A1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$825
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
Meadows at Shadow Ridge1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900

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

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Athens area is the $1.20 price per square foot Carol Ann B1 Model at Storyboard on Carol Ann in the in the OFallon neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value New Athens apartment is the Hayden B1 Model at Storyboard on Hayden starting at $1,395 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Metro East 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 Carol AnnCarol Ann B12BR,2BA$1.20
Storyboard on HaydenHayden B12BR,2.5BA$1.11
Storyboard on Park EntrancePark Entrance B22BR,2BA$1.16
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.14
BSB Apartments2 Bd Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Oaks Of Dutch Hollow2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.18
215 anderson lane A2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood A11BR,1BA$1.16
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60

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7 / 100

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Almost all errands require a car

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26 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $414 at Trolley Circle.

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 $481 at Trolley Circle.

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 Apartments and starts from $1,411.

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