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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois. 3,158 Rentals Available
3,158 Rentals Available
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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 (4)3920 N Janssen Ave, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly -
Ask for pricing4.0 (1)2214 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614Cat friendly -
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Ask for pricing4.0 (3)3600-3602 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60613Cat 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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Ask for pricing3.5 (7)845-849 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly -
2 bd $267+3 bd $296+Base rent4.5 (4)2225 North 12Th Street, Quincy, IL 62305Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
Apartments Under $400
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5 units availableStudio $3002 bd $1,0003 bd $1,200Base rent4.5 (1)2237-2239 E 81St St, Chicago, IL 60617Apply online • Hardwood Floors
Apartments Under $500
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1 bd $421+2 bd $507+Base rent4.5 (10)1035 SOUTH MAIN ST, DECATUR, IL 62521Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $450Base rent4.0 (8)820 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $460Base rent4.0 (19)405 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $4651 bd $735+Base rent4.0 (8)600 W Mill St, Carbondale, IL 62901Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
Apartments Under $600
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Only 2 units leftStudio $8002 bd $550Base rent1338 Home Place, Rockford, IL 61104Apply online • Pet friendly -
1 bd $553+2 bd $1,159+Base rent4.0 (1)3660 EAGLE NEST DRIVE, CRETE, IL 60417Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $553+2 bd $1,159+Base rent3700 EAGLE NEST DRIVE, CRETE, IL 60417Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $560Base rent800 Randall Road, Carlinville, IL 62626Apply online • Pet 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 60656Apply online • Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $700
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Only 1 unit left3 bd $600Base rent524 South Pierpont Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102Apply online • Pet friendly -
Only 2 units leftStudio $6001 bd $1,2002 bd $1,650Base rent4.5 (6)4606 OLD GRAND AVENUE, GURNEE, IL 60031Apply online • Pet friendly -
1 bd $625Base rent3.5 (5)516 South Rawlings St, Carbondale, IL 62901Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $640+2 bd $748+3 bd $809+Base rent4.0 (22)909 N. Maplewood Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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11 units availableStudio $6501 bd $8502 bd $950+Base rent Income restricted4.0 (9)6800 S. Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621Apply online -
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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7 units available1 bd $6972 bd $747Base rent Income restricted3.0 (2)402 Meadow Drive, Troy, IL 62294Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 2 units leftStudio $700+Base rent5.0 (1)1901 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61103Apply online • Pet friendly -
Ask for pricingIncome restricted3.5 (11)601 W 5Th Street, Peoria, IL 61605Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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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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2 bd $765+3 bd $845+Base rent4.0 (22)620 Willow Pond Road, Rantoul, IL 61866Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Only 3 units left1 bd $831+2 bd $770+3 bd $1,154Base rent15 S. Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624Pet friendly -
1 bd $7752 bd $875+3 bd $1,000+Base rent3.5 (57)5145 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $788+1 bd $9752 bd $1,500Base rent4.5 (6)331 Fulton Street, Peoria, IL 61602Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Only 1 unit left2 bd $800Base rent6214 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60636Apply online • Hardwood Floors -
1 bd $8002 bd $1,100Base rent8507-8509 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617Apply online
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2 bd $803Base rent Income restricted4.0 (1)1410 30Th Street, Highland, IL 62249Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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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 60417Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $825Base rent3.5 (10)902 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103Apply online • Pet friendly • Public Transportation
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Studio $833+1 bd $962+2 bd $1,156+Base rent4.0 (15)2900 W War Memorial Drive, Peoria, IL 61615Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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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 62448Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $845Base rent851 Lorlyn Drive Unit 1A, West Chicago, IL 60185Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,0502 bd $1,450Base rent5.0 (1)2130 122Nd St., Blue Island, IL 60406Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,2502 bd $1,375Base rent4.5 (1)241 Ottawa Bend, Morris, IL 60450Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,413+1 bd $1,909+2 bd $3,249+Total monthly cost555 West Madison, Chicago, IL 60661Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,439+2 bd $1,949+Total monthly cost4.0 (5)145 Walnut Dr, St. Charles, IL 60174Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,910+1 bd $2,433+2 bd $2,962+Total monthly cost4334 N Hazel St, Chicago, IL 60613Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $1,9303 bd $2,430Base rent4.0 (5)4041 Lindenwood Drive, Matteson, IL 60443Apply online • Pet friendly
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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 $267 and $28,000.
How many cheap rentals are available in Illinois on RentCafe?
There are 1913 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Illinois were last updated on 29 Jun 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Illinois?
The average Illinois cheap apartment size is 504 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 3,158 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 $2,064 per month so any rental south of $1,652 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Illinois rents go as low as $267/mo.