
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Akin, IL from $400 (35 Rentals)
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Saluki Apartments

Campus Edge

The Quadrangle Apartments

Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments

Cornerstone Place

The Hill Apartments

Schilling Property Management
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Saint Germain Square

Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals)

University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments

Pine Shores Rentals

Brookside Apartments

Wedgewood Hills

The Metropolitan
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Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!

Five Star Realty and Gaslite Apartments

Aspen Court Apartments

909 Fairland St

212 E Lincoln St

110 E Charles St
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100 Parkview Ln

1 C Ln

726 W Idaho St

404 N Carroll St

705 S Poplar St
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728 N Vine St

1001 S 16th St

204 E Dayton St

500 W Colp Ave

503 S Logan Ave

606 W College St
Akin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Akin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Akin Studio Apartments | $506 | $420 | $1,334 |
Akin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $730 | $500 | $1,575 |
Akin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $952 | $650 | $1,669 |
Akin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $800 | $1,664 |
Akin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,254 | $295 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available Akin Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Akin, IL is a Studio unit found at Saluki Apartments priced from $420. Campus Edge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Akin apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Saluki Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $420 |
Campus Edge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $450 |
The Quadrangle Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $450 |
Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $565 |
Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) | One Bedroom (1 bath or 1.5 bath) | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
Five Star Realty and Gaslite Apartments | PALOMINO FLAT | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
University Edge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Akin, IL and Nearby
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Akin area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at 2707 Fairway Dr in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Akin apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Model at Grand Place Apartments starting at $1,185 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Akin apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2707 Fairway Dr | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Grand Place Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Five Star Realty and Gaslite Apartments | PALOMINO FLAT | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.80 |
Cedar Creek Rentals | Cedar Creek 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) | One Bedroom (1 bath or 1.5 bath) | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
University Village - Carbondale, IL | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Ambassador Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Akin Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Akin?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Akin is at Saluki Apartments listed at $420.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Akin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Akin Apartment is $565 at Saint Germain Square.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Akin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Akin is starting from $700 at Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals).
What is the most affordable Akin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Akin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Quadrangle Apartments and starts from $800.
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