The price range of a cheap apartment is between $75 and $42,717.
There are 2755 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Illinois were last updated on 20 Feb 2026.
The average Illinois cheap apartment size is 480 sq. ft.
Cheap apartments in Illinois are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.
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 3,628 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 $2,027 per month so any rental south of $1,622 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Illinois rents go as low as $252/mo.
