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Trolley Circle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trolley Circle

7235 Westfield Plaza DrBelleville, IL 62223
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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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Linwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Apartments

113 Linwood DrBelleville, IL 62221
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property at 26 N 18th St
$1,200
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 25

26 N 18th St

BellevilleIL62226
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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. Bouse Apartment Homes in the Belleville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. 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
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$845
722 Abend StA1BR, 1BA$950
Storyboard on Lake ChristineLake Christine B12BR, 1BA$1,075
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood A11BR, 1BA$1,085
The Oaks of Dutch Hollow5784 2 bedroom 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1,095
The Meadows at Shadow Ridge1.1- 612 sq ft1BR, 1BA$1,100
Storyboard on Park TerracePark Terrace B12BR, 1BA$1,150
Green Door ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...2BR, 1BA$1,150
Shiloh Commons HoldingsB2 2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,159

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

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Athens area is the $0.92 price per square foot 4 Bd Townhouse Model at BSB Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value New Athens apartment is the Hayden B1 Model at Storyboard on Hayden in the Metro East neighborhood starting at $1,350 with a $1.08 price per square foot. 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 Apartments4 Bd Townhouse4BR, 2BA$0.92
Storyboard on HaydenHayden B12BR, 2.5BA$1.08
Storyboard on Park EntrancePark Entrance B22BR, 2BA$1.17
Shadow Ridge Apartments2 Bed Townhome2BR, 1.5BA$1.20
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$1.18
Storyboard on Lake ChristineLake Christine B12BR, 1BA$1.08
1400 Sangamon Dr2 Beds, 2 baths2BR, 2BA$1.32
Green Door ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...2BR, 1BA$1.28
The Oaks of Dutch Hollow5784 2 bedroom 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1.25
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 Green Mount Lakes and starts from $1,992.

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