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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois. 3,277 Rentals Available
3,277 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $200 Apartments Under $300 Apartments Under $400 Apartments Under $500 Apartments Under $600 Apartments Under $700
Apartments Under $200
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Ask for pricing4.0 (2)3652-3656 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly
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Ask for pricing4.0 (3)3600-3602 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly -
Ask for pricing4.0 (4)3920 N Janssen Ave, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly -
Ask for pricing4.0 (1)2214 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614Cat friendly -
Ask for pricing1758 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614Cat friendly
Apartments Under $300
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New units availableAsk for pricing3.0 (4)3822-3824 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly
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Ask for pricing3.5 (7)845-849 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly -
2 bd $267+3 bd $296+Base rent4.5 (4)2225 North 12Th Street, Quincy, IL 62305Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
Apartments Under $400
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5 units availableStudio $3002 bd $1,0003 bd $1,200Base rent4.5 (1)2237-2239 E 81St St, Chicago, IL 60617Apply online • Hardwood Floors
Apartments Under $500
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1 bd $421+2 bd $507+Base rent4.5 (10)1035 SOUTH MAIN ST, DECATUR, IL 62521Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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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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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
Apartments Under $600
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Only 2 units leftStudio $8002 bd $550Base rent1338 Home Place, Rockford, IL 61104Apply online • Pet friendly -
1 bd $553+2 bd $1,159+Base rent4.0 (1)3660 EAGLE NEST DRIVE, CRETE, IL 60417Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $553+2 bd $1,159+Base rent3700 EAGLE NEST DRIVE, CRETE, IL 60417Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $560Base rent800 Randall Road, Carlinville, IL 62626Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
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1 bd $5602 bd $585+Base rent1833 Seven Pines Road, Springfield, IL 62704Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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Studio $575Base rent5151 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656Apply online • Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $700
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Only 1 unit left3 bd $600Base rent524 South Pierpont Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102Apply online • Pet friendly -
New units available Only 2 units leftStudio $6001 bd $1,2002 bd $1,650Base rent4.5 (6)4606 OLD GRAND AVENUE, GURNEE, IL 60031Apply online • Pet friendly -
1 bd $625Base rent3.5 (5)516 South Rawlings St, Carbondale, IL 62901Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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11 units availableStudio $6501 bd $8502 bd $950+Base rent Income restricted4.0 (9)6800 S. Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621Apply online -
2 bd $670+3 bd $757+Base rent1302 LUKE LANE, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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1 bd $686+2 bd $863+Base rent100 Parkview Ln, Savoy, IL 61874Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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7 units available1 bd $6972 bd $747Base rent Income restricted3.0 (2)402 Meadow Drive, Troy, IL 62294Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 2 units leftStudio $700+Base rent5.0 (1)1901 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61103Apply online • Pet friendly -
Ask for pricingIncome restricted3.5 (11)601 W 5Th Street, Peoria, IL 61605Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $711+2 bd $769+3 bd $886+Base rent4.0 (22)909 N. Maplewood Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $7252 bd $845+3 bd $960+Base rent4.0 (3)2006 MIDDLETOWN DRIVE, MAHOMET, IL 61853Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $735+2 bd $850Base rent428-430 E. 83Rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619Apply online • Cat friendly -
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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Only 3 units left1 bd $831+2 bd $770+3 bd $1,154Base rent15 S. Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624Pet friendly -
Studio $788+1 bd $9752 bd $1,500Base rent4.5 (6)331 Fulton Street, Peoria, IL 61602Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Only 1 unit left2 bd $800Base rent6214 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60636Apply online • Hardwood Floors -
1 bd $8002 bd $1,100Base rent8507-8509 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617Apply online
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2 bd $803Base rent Income restricted4.0 (1)1410 30Th Street, Highland, IL 62249Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $810+2 bd $1,305+3 bd $1,525+Base rent4.5 (48)1819 RIDGE RD, CHATHAM, IL 62629Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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1 bd $811+2 bd $1,229+Base rent3700 EAGLE NEST DRIVE, CRETE, IL 60417Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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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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Ask for pricing3402 Orchard Lane, #103, Carbon Cliff, IL 61239Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
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1 bd $8422 bd $921Base rent Income restricted901 E. Shup Street, Newton, IL 62448Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $8452 bd $1,000+Base rent851 Lorlyn Drive Unit 1A, West Chicago, IL 60185Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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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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1 bd $1,0502 bd $1,250+Base rent5.0 (1)2130 122Nd St., Blue Island, IL 60406Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,2502 bd $1,375Base rent4.5 (1)241 Ottawa Bend, Morris, IL 60450Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,413+1 bd $1,784+2 bd $3,049+Total monthly cost555 West Madison, Chicago, IL 60661Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,669+2 bd $2,092+Total monthly cost4.0 (5)145 Walnut Dr, St. Charles, IL 60174Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,6802 bd $1,9303 bd $2,430Base rent4.0 (5)4041 Lindenwood Drive, Matteson, IL 60443Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,872+1 bd $2,270+2 bd $2,779+Total monthly cost4334 N Hazel St, Chicago, IL 60613Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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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 $20 and $28,000.
How many cheap rentals are available in Illinois on RentCafe?
There are 1902 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Illinois were last updated on 5 Jul 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Illinois?
The average Illinois cheap apartment size is 502 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.
Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Illinois? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Illinois has never been easier. We feature 3,277 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Illinois average. What is a cheap rent in Illinois? The average apartment rent in Illinois is $2,064 per month so any rental south of $1,652 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Illinois rents go as low as $267/mo.