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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois. 3,973 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $100

  • the building in which the academy court apartments is located
    27 units available
    Studio $40
    1 bd $865+
    2 bd $960+
    Base rent
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    829 W. Taylor St. (Office), Dekalb, IL 60115
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  • a house with two cars parked in front of it
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    1238 N Noble St, Chicago, IL 60642
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  • a tall building with cars parked in front of it
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    828 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • an old building with stairs and a front door
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    925 W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
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  • the house has been remodeled to look like a 1930s house
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $75
    3 bd $2,075+
    Base rent
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    2247 W Giddings, Chicago, IL 60625
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  • the building in which the academy court apartments is located
    27 units available
    Studio $40
    1 bd $865+
    2 bd $960+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    829 W. Taylor St. (Office), Dekalb, IL 60115
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  • two red cars parked in front of a brick building
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    2116-2118 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
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Apartments Under $200

  • a tall building with trees in front of it
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    2214 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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  • the home is on the market for 425000
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    1415-1417 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • a red brick building with a tree in front of it
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    3704-3706 N. Wayne Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • a red brick building on the corner of a street
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    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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    1808 W Patterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • an old brick building with a porch and a tree
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    1742 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • 3920 N Janssen Ave Studio-5 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    3920 N Janssen Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • a blue awning on the side of a building
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    2239 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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  • a red brick building on the corner of a street
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    3800-3810 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • a red brick building with cars parked outside of it
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    1800-1806 W Cuyler Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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Apartments Under $300

  • a building with a fence and a tree in front of it
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    3722-3724 N Fremont St, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • 3822-3824 N Sheffield Ave Studio-6 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    3822-3824 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • a living room with a couch and a rug
    2 bd $252+
    3 bd $275+
    Base rent
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    2225 North 12Th Street, Quincy, IL 62305
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $500

  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets and a refrigerator
    10 units available
    Studio $420+
    1 bd $600
    Base rent
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    405 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator next to a door
    6 units available
    Studio $420
    1 bd $700
    Base rent
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    600 W Mill St, Carbondale, IL 62901
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a window
    5 units available
    Studio $450
    Base rent
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    820 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901
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  • an empty kitchen with a refrigerator and a sink
    1 bd $480
    Base rent
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    800 Randall Road, Carlinville, IL 62626
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $600

  • 1152 N Christiana Avenue Studio Apartment for Rent
    16 units available
    Studio $520+
    Base rent
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    1152 N Christiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    11 units available
    1 bd $522+
    2 bd $637+
    3 bd $686+
    Base rent
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    909 N. Maplewood Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866
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  • 218 E. Campbell 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    1 bd $525
    2 bd $525
    Base rent
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    218 E. Campbell, Rantoul, IL 61866
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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
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    5 units available
    1 bd $580
    Base rent
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    516 South Rawlings St, Carbondale, IL 62901
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  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    1 bd $825+
    2 bd $950+
    3 bd $594+
    Base rent
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    2605 J T Coffman Drive, Champaign,, IL 61822
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $700

  • an apartment building with a black fence and a front door
    17 units available
    Studio $600
    1 bd $750
    2 bd $900+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    6800 S. Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621
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  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
    10 units available
    2 bd $601+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    1410 30Th Street, Highland, IL 62249
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $610+
    Base rent
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    7505 S. Calumet Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Studio $620
    1 bd $695+
    2 bd $825+
    Base rent
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    1707 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
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  • a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $625+
    3 bd $795+
    Base rent
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    1302 LUKE LANE, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071
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  • 1200 Shomaker Drive 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    14 units available
    1 bd $650
    2 bd $750
    Base rent
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    1200 Shomaker Drive, Murphysboro, IL 62966
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Rent specials
    2 bd $665
    3 bd $650+
    4 bd $965
    Base rent
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    620 Willow Pond Road, Rantoul, IL 61866
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets and a refrigerator
    1 bd $655
    2 bd $775+
    3 bd $865+
    Base rent
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    2006 MIDDLETOWN DRIVE, MAHOMET, IL 61853
    Pet friendly
  • two pictures of the silver creek apartments building and a tree
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $669
    Base rent Income restricted
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    402 Meadow Drive, Troy, IL 62294
    Pet friendly
  • the side of a building with a car parked in front of it
    40 units available
    Studio $675
    1 bd $750+
    2 bd $899+
    Base rent
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    1110 Varsity Blvd., Dekalb, IL 60115
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  • a living room with white walls and carpet and a kitchen
    Rent specials 32 units available
    Studio $675
    1 bd $750
    2 bd $850
    Base rent
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    1100 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
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  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a television
    Studio $680+
    1 bd $782+
    2 bd $973+
    Base rent
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    4700 Seventh Street, East Moline, IL 61244
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  • a living room with two chairs and a television
    1 bd $691+
    2 bd $854+
    3 bd $1,092+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1 Mckay Manor Dr, Breese, IL 62230
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Only 3 units left
    Studio $695
    1 bd $840
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    7941 S Marquette, Chicago, IL 60617
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  • a small yellow house with a white door
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $697
    Base rent Income restricted
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    226 Railroad Avenue, Genoa, IL 60135
    Pet friendly
  • a brick building with a sign on top of it
    10 units available
    Studio $745
    1 bd $850+
    2 bd $1,045+
    Base rent
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    2510-1 N. First St., Dekalb, IL 60115
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    13 units available
    3 bd $747+
    4 bd $1,091+
    5 bd $1,064+
    Base rent
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    200 W Frost Avenue, Rantoul, IL 61866
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  • an apartment building with stairs and a yard in front of it
    5 units available
    1 bd $750
    2 bd $800
    Base rent
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    Cheshire Court Apartments, Freeport, IL 61032
    Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a bed
    Studio $750+
    1 bd $893+
    2 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    331 Fulton Street, Peoria, IL 61602
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 902 North Main Street 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 2 units left
    2 bd $765+
    3 bd $840
    Base rent
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    902 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
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  • Studio $1,620+
    1 bd $1,845+
    2 bd $2,985+
    Base rent
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    555 West Madison, Chicago, IL 60661
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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 $75 and $42,717.

How many cheap rentals are available in Illinois on RentCafe?

There are 8159 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Illinois were last updated on 20 May 2026.

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

The average Illinois cheap apartment size is 480 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.