
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alden, IL from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Brass Works Apartments

First Avenue Apartments

Prairie Landing

Tan Oak Apartments

Parkside Village-Delavan

Willow Brooke

Allen Street Apartments
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Autumnwood Apartments

Northfield Court

Silver Creek Apartments

Autumn Glen Apartment Homes

Garden Quarter Apartments

Sugar Creek Apartments

Fawn Ridge Apartments

Patriot Prairie of Woodstock
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Oak Terrace Apartments

The Paths of Walnut Ridge

The Residences of Fox Meadows

Geneva Street Apartments

Fairfield Apartments

The Church Street Apartments

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Falcon Ridge Apartments

Geneva Estates
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The Ridges of Geneva East

Highlands of Kensington Manor

Tuckaway Townhomes

Whispering Pines Apartments

Geneva Meadows

Taylor Place

The Blake at Fox River

Crystal Lake Apartments
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Stoneridge Apartments

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Prairie Fields Apartments

West Harbor Residences at Reva Bay

Phoenix Street Apartments

532-532 Sugar Creek Rd

730 N Seminary Ave

4312 W Shamrock Ln

727 Elm Ln
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858 Clay St

531 Leah Ln

410 Center St

721 Dean St
Alden, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Studio Apartments | $1,275 | $1,080 | $1,350 |
| Alden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $899 | $2,000 |
| Alden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $563 | $2,250 |
| Alden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $749 | $2,500 |
| Alden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $2,345 | $2,445 |
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Cheapest Available Alden Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Alden, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Allen Street Apartments priced from $1,099. Northfield Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,134. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alden apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Street Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Northfield Court | Valley View | 1BR,1BA | $1,134 |
| Silver Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Sugar Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Willow Brooke | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| Geneva Street Apartments | C5-GS | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Fawn Ridge Apartments | Valley View | 1BR,1BA | $1,360 |
| Fairfield Apartments | C1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Fox Lane | 3 Bedroom Lower 60% | 3BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Patriot Prairie of Woodstock | 2X2 Sandstone | 2BR,2BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alden, IL and Nearby
As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alden area is the $1.36 price per square foot Duplex Model at Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes in the in the Ellis Farms neighborhood starting from $2,265. The second greatest value Alden apartment is the 2Bed/2Bath Bonus Model at The Paths of Walnut Ridge starting at $1,810 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes | Duplex | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
| The Paths of Walnut Ridge | 2Bed/2Bath Bonus | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| West Harbor Residences at Reva Bay | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| The Ridges of Geneva East | Summit | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Geneva Street Apartments | C5-GS | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Fairfield Apartments | C1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Tuckaway Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Sugar Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Allen Street Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Northfield Court | Summit | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alden Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alden Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alden Apartment is $1,134 at Northfield Court.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alden Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alden is starting from $1,099 at Allen Street Apartments.
What is the most affordable Alden Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Alden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fox Lane and starts from $1,395.
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