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property at 104 N 27th St

$800

2 Bedroom Rentals

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104 N 27th St

BellevilleIL62226
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215 anderson lane A
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 anderson lane A

215-223 Anderson LnShiloh, IL 62221
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property at 106 Lee Dr

$1,025

2 Bedroom Rentals

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106 Lee Dr

O'FallonIL62269

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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. Brookside Apartments in the Sullivan Manors neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. 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
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Main Street1BR,1BA$730
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
Parsons Place1 Bdrm Garden, 722 SqFt, Tax Credit, 50% AMI1BR,1BA$851
722 Abend St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
Ben Louis Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$925
500 E A St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Green Door ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$1,000
The Oaks of Dutch Hollow5819 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025

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

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Athens area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage Model at BSB Apartments in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value New Athens apartment is the Two Bed One Bath Model at Linwood Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $0.91 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.
BSB Apartments3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage3BR,2BA$1.04
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood B22BR,1.5BA$1.34
1400 Sangamon Dr2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.15
54 Ben Louis Dr2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Ben Louis Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Updated Main Street1BR,1BA$1.30
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.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.