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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. Parsons Place in the East St. Louis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $801. 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
Parsons Place2 Bdrm Garden, 885 SqFt, Tax Credit, 40% AMI2BR,1BA$801
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
Storyboard on RogerRoger A21BR,1BA$885
Ben Louis Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$925

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

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Athens area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3Bd Deluxe Townhouse w/ Garage Model at BSB Apartments in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value New Athens apartment is the Hayden B1 Model at Storyboard on Hayden starting at $1,350 with a $1.08 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 Apartments3Bd Deluxe Townhouse w/ Garage3BR,2BA$1.03
Storyboard on HaydenHayden B12BR,2.5BA$1.08
Storyboard on Park EntrancePark Entrance B22BR,2BA$1.19
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.18
722 Abend StB2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood B22BR,1.5BA$1.34
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$1.29
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 51 Apartments for Rent in New Athens, IL with pricing that ranges from $386 to $2,440. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Athens ranging from $440 to $2,995.

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 $440 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,363.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.