Apartments for Rent in Illinois under $1200
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1 bd $700+Base rent1524 Richard T Rivera Way, Joliet, IL 60431Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,012+Base rent Income restricted4536-40 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640Apply online • Hardwood Floors
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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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1 bd $1,083+2 bd $1,143+Base rent4.0 (47)100 Winchester Place, Fairview Heights, IL 62208Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $845+2 bd $905+Base rent3.5 (37)208 South Prospect Road, Bloomington, IL 61704Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,160+Base rent4.0 (3)5220 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $8762 bd $1,004Base rent4.5 (1)4010 N. Brandywine Drive, Peoria, IL 61614Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $700+Base rent1524 Richard T Rivera Way, Joliet, IL 60431Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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3 bd $921+Base rent3.5 (124)200 W Frost Avenue, Rantoul, IL 61866Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,025+1 bd $1,157+Base rent4.0 (145)805 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,1001 bd $1,195Base rent3233 S King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,070+Base rent5118 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60615Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,012+Base rent Income restricted4536-40 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640Apply online • Hardwood Floors
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Studio $1,0401 bd $1,190Base rent4.0 (19)1610 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $1,105+Base rent3.5 (3)5455 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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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 $970+2 bd $1,085+Base rent4.0 (13)421 19Th Street, Moline, IL 61265Apply 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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Studio $1,092+Base rent5110 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,018+Base rent3.5 (4)5330 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615Apply 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 $4651 bd $735+Base rent4.0 (8)600 W Mill St, Carbondale, IL 62901Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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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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1 bd $1,144+Base rent4.0 (3)3801 So. Water Tower Place, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $20+2 bd $20+3 bd $20+Total monthly cost7150 N Terra Vista Dr, Peoria, IL 61614Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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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 5 Jul 2026.
What are the best apartments in Illinois?
The best apartments in Illinois are: Matteson Blu, Shoreham and Tides, 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.
Renting apartments in Illinois under $1,200
Searching for apartments for rent in Illinois under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Illinois, where the average rent is $1,077 per month, there are 1,624 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.
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