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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois. 3,017 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $200

  • a tall building with trees in front of it
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    4.0 (1)
    2214 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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  • a red brick building on the corner of a street
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    4.0 (3)
    3600-3602 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • the exterior of a store with a brick building
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    4.0 (2)
    3652-3656 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • 3920 N Janssen Ave Studio-5 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    4.0 (4)
    3920 N Janssen Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • a building with a door and windows on a street
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    1758 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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Apartments Under $300

  • an old brick house with a wrought iron fence in front of it
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    3.5 (7)
    845-849 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • 3822-3824 N Sheffield Ave Studio-6 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    3.0 (4)
    3822-3824 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • A living room with a fireplace and a television mounted above it.
    2 bd $267+
    3 bd $340+
    Base rent
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    4.5 (4)
    2225 North 12Th Street, Quincy, IL 62305
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $400

  • an aerial view of a red brick building on a street
    5 units available
    Studio $300
    2 bd $1,000
    3 bd $1,200
    Base rent
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    4.5 (1)
    2237-2239 E 81St St, Chicago, IL 60617
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Apartments Under $500

  • A living room with a couch, coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
    Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $421+
    2 bd $507+
    Base rent
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    4.5 (10)
    1035 SOUTH MAIN ST, DECATUR, IL 62521
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a window
    Rent specials 5 units available
    Studio $450
    Base rent
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    4.0 (8)
    820 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    Rent specials 6 units available
    Studio $460
    1 bd $690
    Base rent
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    4.0 (19)
    405 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
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Apartments Under $600

  • the building where the apartment is located
    11 units available
    Studio $500+
    1 bd $850
    2 bd $950+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    4.0 (9)
    6800 S. Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621
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  • A building with a green roof and satellite dishes on the roof.
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $800
    2 bd $550
    Base rent
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    1338 Home Place, Rockford, IL 61104
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A set of chairs and a table are arranged in a living room.
    Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $553+
    2 bd $1,159+
    Base rent
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    3700 EAGLE NEST DRIVE, CRETE, IL 60417
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  • A set of chairs and a table are arranged in a living room.
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $553+
    2 bd $1,159+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (1)
    3660 EAGLE NEST DRIVE, CRETE, IL 60417
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  • A kitchen with a table and chairs in the middle of the room.
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $560
    Base rent
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    800 Randall Road, Carlinville, IL 62626
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  • a living room with a couch and a television
    4 units available
    1 bd $560
    2 bd $585+
    Base rent
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    1833 Seven Pines Road, Springfield, IL 62704
    Pet friendly
  • the front of a building with a traffic light
    Only 3 units left
    Studio $575
    Base rent
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    5151 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
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Apartments Under $700

  • a building with an flag in front of it
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $600
    1 bd $1,200
    2 bd $1,550
    Base rent
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    4.5 (6)
    4606 OLD GRAND AVENUE, GURNEE, IL 60031
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  • A logo for Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices and Crosby Starck Real Estate.
    Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $600
    Base rent
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    524 South Pierpont Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102
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  • A kitchen with a white stove top oven and a blue door.
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $625
    Base rent
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    3.5 (5)
    516 South Rawlings St, Carbondale, IL 62901
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Rent specials 9 units available
    1 bd $640+
    2 bd $747+
    3 bd $828+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (22)
    909 N. Maplewood Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866
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  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
    Rent specials
    2 bd $670+
    3 bd $757+
    Base rent
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    1302 LUKE LANE, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071
    Pet friendly
  • A living room with a purple couch and a white coffee table.
    New units available 14 units available
    1 bd $686+
    2 bd $863+
    Base rent
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    100 Parkview Ln, Savoy, IL 61874
    Pet friendly
  • two pictures of the silver creek apartments building and a tree
    4 units available
    1 bd $697
    2 bd $747
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (2)
    402 Meadow Drive, Troy, IL 62294
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  • A logo for Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices and Crosby Starck Real Estate.
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $700
    Base rent
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    5.0 (1)
    1901 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61103
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  • A living room with a black couch and a red and white rug.
    6 units available
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    Income restricted
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    3.5 (11)
    601 W 5Th Street, Peoria, IL 61605
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets and a refrigerator
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $725
    2 bd $845+
    3 bd $960+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (3)
    2006 MIDDLETOWN DRIVE, MAHOMET, IL 61853
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  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator and a white dishwasher.
    Rent specials 26 units available
    Studio $725
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $950
    Base rent
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    1100 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
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  • a kitchen with a white stove and a blue door
    Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $735+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (8)
    600 W Mill St, Carbondale, IL 62901
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    New units available 10 units available
    2 bd $750+
    3 bd $830+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (22)
    620 Willow Pond Road, Rantoul, IL 61866
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  • A red brick building with a red door and a black fence.
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $831+
    2 bd $770+
    3 bd $1,154
    Base rent
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    15 S. Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624
    Pet friendly
  • an empty kitchen with a stove and a sink
    6 units available
    1 bd $775
    2 bd $875
    3 bd $1,000+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (56)
    5145 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a bed
    Studio $788+
    1 bd $975+
    2 bd $1,250+
    Base rent
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    4.5 (6)
    331 Fulton Street, Peoria, IL 61602
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  • A brick house with a white door and a small porch.
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $800
    Base rent
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    6214 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60636
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  • a brick building with a fence in front of it
    4 units available
    1 bd $800
    2 bd $1,100
    Base rent
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    8507-8509 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
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  • a living room with yellow walls and a blue couch
    5 units available
    Studio $800
    1 bd $1,050
    2 bd $1,450
    Base rent
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    5.0 (1)
    2130 122Nd St., Blue Island, IL 60406
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  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $803
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    1410 30Th Street, Highland, IL 62249
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black refrigerator.
    1 bd $810+
    2 bd $1,305+
    3 bd $1,525+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (47)
    1819 RIDGE RD, CHATHAM, IL 62629
    Pet friendly
  • A set of chairs and a table are arranged in a living room.
    4 units available
    1 bd $811+
    2 bd $1,229+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3700 EAGLE NEST DRIVE, CRETE, IL 60417
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  • 902 North Main Street 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $825
    Base rent
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    4.0 (9)
    902 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
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  • a living room with a couch and a glass table
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $835+
    2 bd $900+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (37)
    208 South Prospect Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a brown chair and a brown couch.
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    3402 Orchard Lane, #103, Carbon Cliff, IL 61239
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  • A kitchen with a white fridge and wooden cabinets.
    4 units available
    1 bd $842
    2 bd $921
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    901 E. Shup Street, Newton, IL 62448
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  • 6 units available
    2 bd $1,375
    Base rent
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    4.5 (1)
    241 Ottawa Bend, Morris, IL 60450
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,519+
    2 bd $1,949+
    3 bd $2,719+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (5)
    145 Walnut Dr, St. Charles, IL 60174
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,631+
    1 bd $2,037+
    2 bd $3,109+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    555 West Madison, Chicago, IL 60661
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 14 units available
    1 bd $1,680
    2 bd $1,930
    3 bd $2,430
    Base rent
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    4.0 (5)
    4041 Lindenwood Drive, Matteson, IL 60443
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  • Studio $2,114+
    1 bd $2,272+
    2 bd $3,215+
    Total monthly cost
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    4334 N Hazel St, Chicago, IL 60613
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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 $300 and $28,000.

How many cheap rentals are available in Illinois on RentCafe?

There are 1745 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Illinois were last updated on 21 May 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Illinois?

The average Illinois cheap apartment size is 497 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.