Apartments for Rent in Illinois under $1000
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1 bd $700Base rent1524 Richard T Rivera Way, Joliet, IL 60431Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $8003 bd $900Base rent Income restricted1121 Oakdale Street, Springfield, IL 62703Apply online • Pet friendly • Washer/Dryer
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3 bd $931+Base rent3.5 (124)200 W Frost Avenue, Rantoul, IL 61866Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $9272 bd $953Base rent4.5 (1)4010 N. Brandywine Drive, Peoria, IL 61614Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $955+Base rent3233 S King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $970Base rent4.0 (13)421 19Th Street, Moline, IL 61265Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $700Base rent1524 Richard T Rivera Way, Joliet, IL 60431Apply online • Pet friendly • 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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1 bd $8752 bd $905+Base rent3.5 (37)208 South Prospect Road, Bloomington, IL 61704Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $975+Base rent3.5 (3)19 Basil Way, Bloomington, IL 61705Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $999+Base rent3.0 (5)5330 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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2 bd $8003 bd $900Base rent Income restricted1121 Oakdale Street, Springfield, IL 62703Apply online • Pet friendly • Washer/Dryer
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Studio $6901 bd $780+2 bd $905+Base rent4.5 (10)1707 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $8961 bd $896Base rent4.5 (1)1212 Varsity Blvd, Dekalb, IL 60115Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $4601 bd $690Base rent4.0 (19)405 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $4951 bd $735Base rent4.0 (8)600 W Mill St, Carbondale, IL 62901Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $7251 bd $7252 bd $825Base rent1100 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $8252 bd $925Base rent1151 Roger Ave, Swansea, IL 62226Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $6252 bd $840Base rent3710 N Community Dr, Decatur, IL 62526Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $875Base rent3.0 (8)950 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $7752 bd $8753 bd $1,000+Base rent3.5 (57)5145 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $945Base rent4.0 (5)607 E Park St, Carbondale, IL 62901Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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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 $450Base rent4.0 (8)820 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $625Base rent3.5 (5)516 South Rawlings St, Carbondale, IL 62901Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Frequently asked questions
When were prices and availability in Illinois last updated?
Prices and availability in Illinois were last updated on 19 Jul 2026.
What are the best apartments in Illinois?
The best apartments in Illinois are: Shoreham and Tides, Matteson Blu, HIGHPOINT Barrington, Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and Apartments and Bristol Station.
What type of rental buildings are in Illinois?
In Illinois, 33% of the residents are renting compared to 67% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 17% of Illinois's rentals, 61% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.
Search for apartments in Illinois under $1,000
There’s more than one way to spend $1,000 on rent in Illinois, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,000 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.
The perfect $1,000 rental near you
Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Illinois. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 292 apartments for rent below $1,000 in Illinois for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.