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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois. 621 Rentals Available
621 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $100 Apartments Under $200 Apartments Under $300 Apartments Under $500 Apartments Under $600 Apartments Under $700
Apartments Under $100
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Ask for pricing3.5 (7)845-849 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly
Apartments Under $200
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Ask for pricing4.0 (2)3652-3656 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly
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Ask for pricing4.0 (3)3600-3602 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly -
Ask for pricing4.0 (4)3920 N Janssen Ave, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly -
Ask for pricing4.0 (1)2214 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614Cat friendly -
Ask for pricing1758 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614Cat friendly
Apartments Under $300
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Ask for pricing3.0 (4)3822-3824 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly
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2 bd $267+3 bd $296+Base rent4.5 (4)2225 North 12Th Street, Quincy, IL 62305Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
Apartments Under $500
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1 bd $421+2 bd $507+Base rent4.5 (10)1035 SOUTH MAIN ST, DECATUR, IL 62521Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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4.0 (19)405 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
Apartments Under $600
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Studio $8002 bd $550Base rent1338 Home Place, Rockford, IL 61104Pet friendly -
1 bd $553+2 bd $1,159+Base rent3700 EAGLE NEST DRIVE, CRETE, IL 60417Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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1 bd $553+2 bd $1,159+Base rent4.0 (1)3660 EAGLE NEST DRIVE, CRETE, IL 60417Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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1 bd $560Base rent800 Randall Road, Carlinville, IL 62626Pet friendly • Air conditioner
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1 bd $5602 bd $585+Base rent1833 Seven Pines Road, Springfield, IL 62704Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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Studio $575Base rent5151 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $700
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3 bd $600Base rent524 South Pierpont Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102Pet friendly -
Studio $6001 bd $1,2002 bd $1,650Base rent4.5 (6)4606 OLD GRAND AVENUE, GURNEE, IL 60031Pet friendly -
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Studio $6501 bd $600+2 bd $950+Base rent Income restricted4.0 (9)6800 S. Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621 -
1 bd $625Base rent3.5 (5)516 South Rawlings St, Carbondale, IL 62901Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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2 bd $670+3 bd $757+Base rent1302 LUKE LANE, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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1 bd $686+2 bd $863+Base rent100 Parkview Ln, Savoy, IL 61874Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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1 bd $688+2 bd $810+3 bd $920+Base rent4.0 (22)909 N. Maplewood Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
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New Units Available1 bd $6972 bd $747Base rent Income restricted3.0 (2)402 Meadow Drive, Troy, IL 62294Pet friendly
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Studio $700+Base rent5.0 (1)1901 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61103Pet friendly -
Ask for pricingIncome restricted3.5 (11)601 W 5Th Street, Peoria, IL 61605Pet friendly • Pool • Dishwasher
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1 bd $7252 bd $845+3 bd $960+Base rent4.0 (3)2006 MIDDLETOWN DRIVE, MAHOMET, IL 61853Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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Studio $7251 bd $1,3752 bd $1,600Base rent5257 W Nelson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641Cat friendly
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1 bd $735Base rent4.0 (8)600 W Mill St, Carbondale, IL 62901Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
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1 bd $7352 bd $945Base rent4.0 (5)607 E Park St, Carbondale, IL 62901Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
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New Units Available1 bd $735+2 bd $850+Base rent428-430 E. 83Rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619Cat friendly -
2 bd $765+3 bd $845+Base rent4.0 (22)620 Willow Pond Road, Rantoul, IL 61866Pet friendly • Fitness center • Dishwasher
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1 bd $831+2 bd $770+3 bd $1,154Base rent15 S. Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624Pet friendly -
1 bd $7752 bd $875Base rent3.5 (57)5145 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
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Studio $788+1 bd $930+2 bd $1,300+Base rent4.5 (6)331 Fulton Street, Peoria, IL 61602Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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2 bd $800Base rent6214 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60636Hardwood Floors -
1 bd $8002 bd $1,100Base rent8507-8509 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
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2 bd $803Base rent Income restricted4.0 (1)1410 30Th Street, Highland, IL 62249Pet friendly
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1 bd $810+2 bd $1,305+3 bd $1,525+Base rent4.5 (48)1819 RIDGE RD, CHATHAM, IL 62629Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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1 bd $811+2 bd $1,229+Base rent3700 EAGLE NEST DRIVE, CRETE, IL 60417Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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2 bd $825Base rent3.5 (10)902 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103Pet friendly • Public Transportation
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Ask for pricing3402 Orchard Lane, #103, Carbon Cliff, IL 61239Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
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1 bd $8422 bd $921Base rent Income restricted901 E. Shup Street, Newton, IL 62448Pet friendly
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1 bd $8452 bd $1,000+Base rent851 Lorlyn Drive Unit 1A, West Chicago, IL 60185Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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2 bd $1,250Base rent5.0 (1)2130 122Nd St., Blue Island, IL 60406Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Child Care
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2 bd $1,375Base rent4.5 (1)241 Ottawa Bend, Morris, IL 60450Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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1 bd $1,439+2 bd $2,089+Total monthly cost4.0 (5)145 Walnut Dr, St. Charles, IL 60174Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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1 bd $1,6802 bd $1,9303 bd $2,430Base rent4.0 (5)4041 Lindenwood Drive, Matteson, IL 60443Pet friendly
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Studio $1,775+1 bd $2,355+2 bd $3,056+Total monthly cost4334 N Hazel St, Chicago, IL 60613Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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Studio $1,795+1 bd $1,911+2 bd $3,312+Total monthly cost555 West Madison, Chicago, IL 60661Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Illinois?
The price range of a cheap apartment is between $421 and $28,000.
How many cheap rentals are available in Illinois on RentCafe?
There are 1723 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Illinois were last updated on 21 Jul 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Illinois?
The average Illinois cheap apartment size is 508 sq. ft.
What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Illinois?
Cheap apartments in Illinois are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.
What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Illinois?
A cheap apartment in Illinois offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.
Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Illinois? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Illinois has never been easier. We feature 621 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Illinois average. What is a cheap rent in Illinois? The average apartment rent in Illinois is $2,066 per month so any rental south of $1,653 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Illinois rents go as low as $267/mo.