Apartments for Rent in Illinois under $1200

Q: What are the best apartments in Illinois?

The best apartments in Illinois are: Matteson Blu , Shoreham and Tides , Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and Apartments , Bristol Station and HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 546 .

1 bd $875

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7932 Sherwood Cir N

7932 Sherwood Cir N, Hanover Park, IL 60133

Dishwasher
2 bd $1,200

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3311 Country Place Lane, Unit 3311

3311 Country Place Lane, Granite City, IL 62040

Washer/Dryer
3 bd $890

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803 E Whitmer St

803 E Whitmer St, Decatur, IL 62521

Pet friendly
1 bd $675

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2209 Stoneybrook Rd

2209 Stoneybrook Rd, Pekin, IL 61554
2 bd $1,050

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59 S 49th St

59 S 49Th St, East St. Louis, IL 62207

Pet friendly
2 bd $950

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224 Lincoln Ave

224 Lincoln Ave, East Alton, IL 62024

Pet friendly
2 bd $995

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415 E Division St

415 E Division St, Decatur, IL 62526

Pet friendly
1 bd $700

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2213 Stoneybrook Rd

2213 Stoneybrook Rd, Pekin, IL 61554
1 bd $700

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2205 Stoneybrook Rd

2205 Stoneybrook Rd, Pekin, IL 61554
2 bd $1,200

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1631 South Central Park Avenue, Unit Garden

1631 South Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623

Air conditioner
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2 bd $1,150

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202 West Emerson Street, Unit 1

202 West Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

Dishwasher
1 bd $1,000

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4300 W Ford City Dr, Unit 509

4300 W Ford City Dr, Chicago, IL 60652

Air conditioner
Studio $600

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120 E Madison St, Unit 2f

120 E Madison St, Belvidere, IL 61008

Cat friendly
2 bd $775

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5511 34th Ave, Unit Middle Floor

5511 34Th Ave, Moline, IL 61265

Cat friendly
1 bd $900

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501 South Bloomington Street, Unit 3

501 South Bloomington Street, Streator, IL 61364

Air conditioner
1 bd $1,200

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2900 South Haynes Court

2900 South Haynes Court, Chicago, IL 60608

Air conditioner
366-0-state

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When were prices and availability in Illinois last updated?

Prices and availability in Illinois were last updated on 3 Sep 2026.

What are the best apartments in Illinois?

The best apartments in Illinois are: Matteson Blu, Shoreham and Tides, Enclave Crystal Lake Townhomes and Apartments, Bristol Station and HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 546.

What type of rental buildings are in Illinois?

In Illinois 33% of the housing is rented out compared to 67% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 17% of Illinois's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 61% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.