
Cheap Homes for Rent in New Athens, IL from $300 (12 Rentals)
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25 S 15th St

213 E Garfield St
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1813 Jamestown Rd

1810 Jamestown Rd

303 Southgate Dr

517 N Illinois St

311 W Mill St

205 Park AveUnit B Park

42 Eastland Dr

105 S County Rd
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1318 N Church St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in New Athens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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New Athens 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $988 | $390 | $1,450 |
New Athens 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,798 | $1,200 | $2,450 |
New Athens 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,481 | $1,975 | $3,500 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cottonwood Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
215 anderson lane A | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Bouse Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Meadows at Shadow Ridge | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Green Door Apartments | Save 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Storyboard on Hayden | Hayden B1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
Cantwell Crossing Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Brookside Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
Linwood Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Meadows at Shadow Ridge | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
215 anderson lane A | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Storyboard on Rockwood | Rockwood A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Shiloh Commons Holdings | B2 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Cottonwood Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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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