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

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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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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. Bradford Place & Ansley Oaks Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $610. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$414
Bradford Place & Ansley Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$610
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
Meadows at Shadow Ridge2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$950

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

As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Athens area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage Model at BSB Apartments in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value New Athens apartment is the Hayden B1 Model at Storyboard on Hayden starting at $1,345 with a $1.07 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.
BSB Apartments3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage3BR,2BA$0.95
Storyboard on HaydenHayden B12BR,2.5BA$1.07
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$1.18
Crown Pointe Townhomes - ShilohTownhome2BR,2BA$1.18
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood B22BR,1.5BA$1.29
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60
Bradford Place & Ansley Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.02
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.24

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Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

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26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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