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Athens, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Jacksonville Affordable Housing priced from $462. The Hickcox Collection in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $628. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$462
The Hickcox CollectionThe HickoxStudio,1BA$628
Safe Harbor PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$675
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Morton Street Apartments1 bed one bath1BR,1BA$690
Butler Place2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$700
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$800
106 S 4th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, IL and Nearby

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.75 price per square foot Three Bedroom, Two Bath (I) Model at Brainard Landings Apartments in the starting from $900. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes starting at $875 with a $0.88 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brainard Landings ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath (I)3BR,2BA$0.75
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
CandlesA11BR,1BA$1.10
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Safe Harbor PropertiesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.08
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$0.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Athens, IL with pricing that ranges from $331 to $1,975. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $700 to $3,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Athens ranges from $700 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,337.

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