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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 Marina Villa neighborhood priced from $695. 215 anderson lane A in the OFallon neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. 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
215 anderson lane A1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$825
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
Green Door ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$1,000
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Parsons Place Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1,020
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood A11BR,1BA$1,040
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,250
Brookside ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,275
Longacre Apartment Resort1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,275

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

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Athens area is the $1.13 price per square foot Hayden B1 Model at Storyboard on Hayden in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,410. 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 OFallon 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$1.13
Storyboard on Park EntrancePark Entrance B12BR,2BA$1.15
Cantwell Crossing Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom Garden2BR,2BA$1.27
Brookside ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
215 anderson lane A2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Storyboard on WisteriaWisteria B12BR,1BA$1.34
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood A11BR,1BA$1.16
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.24

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Getting Around New Athens, IL

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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.

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