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    1 bd $1,440+
    Base rent
    4.0 (36)
    4700 Arbor Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 12 units available
    Studio $1,012+
    1 bd $1,310
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Sheridan Park

    4536-40 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors
  • 10 units available
    2 bd $800
    3 bd $900
    4 bd $925
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Poplar Place

    1121 Oakdale Street, Springfield, IL 62703
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Ask for pricing
    Income restricted
    6430 S. Stony Island, Chicago, IL 60637
    Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Large Closets
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,100
    2 bd $1,375
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ravine Woods Apartments

    4.0 (3)
    241 Ottawa Bend, Morris, IL 60450
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $800
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Rock Run Residences

    1524 Richard T Rivera Way, Joliet, IL 60431
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,445
    Base rent
    4.0 (70)
    2300 Glendale Terrace, Hanover Park, IL 60133
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,464+
    Base rent
    4.5 (13)
    1700 West Coneflower Drive, Peoria, IL 61615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $898+
    2 bd $1,086+
    3 bd $1,348+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Candles

    4.0 (39)
    9 Candlelight Drive, Springfield, IL 62704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials
    Studio $743+
    1 bd $812+
    2 bd $972+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Fox Pointe Apartments

    4.5 (15)
    4700 Seventh Street, East Moline, IL 61244
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,467+
    Base rent
    17W720 Butterfield Rd, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,440+
    Base rent
    4.0 (36)
    4700 Arbor Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $835+
    1 bd $1,016+
    2 bd $1,116+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Timberlane Apartments

    4.0 (15)
    2900 W War Memorial Drive, Peoria, IL 61615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,496+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Green Mount Lakes

    4.5 (33)
    1200 Greenfield Place, Ofallon, IL 62269
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,445+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Northgate Apartments

    4.0 (18)
    2330 Samson Way, Waukegan, IL 60087
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 11 units available
    Studio $1,050+
    1 bd $1,200+
    2 bd $1,390+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Harbor Lake

    4.0 (19)
    1610 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 12 units available
    Studio $1,012+
    1 bd $1,310
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Sheridan Park

    4536-40 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $1,205+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Fox Crest

    4.0 (7)
    2805 W Glen Flora, Waukegan, IL 60085
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 12 units available
    2 bd $780+
    3 bd $860+
    4 bd $1,095+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Golfview Village

    4.0 (22)
    620 Willow Pond Road, Rantoul, IL 61866
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,430+
    Total monthly cost
    201 Flame Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,233+
    2 bd $1,475+
    Base rent
    4.0 (6)
    2717 Hunters Pond Run, Champaign, IL 61820
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 10 units available
    2 bd $800
    3 bd $900
    4 bd $925
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Poplar Place

    1121 Oakdale Street, Springfield, IL 62703
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 16 units available
    1 bd $1,399+
    Base rent
    4.5 (21)
    1301 Centerpoint Circle, Shiloh, IL 62269
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $990
    Base rent
    4.5 (44)
    5009 North Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Large Closets
  • Rent specials
    Studio $865+
    1 bd $984+
    2 bd $1,157+
    Base rent
    5203 Linden Rd Unit 2115, Rockford, IL 61109
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • 890-0-state

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When were prices and availability in Illinois last updated?

Prices and availability in Illinois were last updated on 13 Nov 2026.

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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.

Renting apartments in Illinois under $1,500

Searching for apartments for rent in Illinois under $1,500 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 $1,439 per month, there are 2,957 units available for less than $1,500. 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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