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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
Meadows at Shadow Ridge1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$995
Green Door ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$1,000

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

As of June 26, 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 2 Bedroom Garden Model at Cantwell Crossing Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,429 with a $1.27 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
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
Meadows at Shadow Ridge2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$0.89
215 anderson lane A2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood A11BR,1BA$1.16
Shiloh Commons HoldingsB2 2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about New Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in New Athens?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in New Athens, IL with pricing that ranges from $635 to $3,200. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Athens ranging from $390 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in New Athens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in New Athens ranges from $390 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,533.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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