
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arcola, IL from $400 (58 Rentals)
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Rider Place

Country View Estates of Charleston

Westport Apartments

Coles Crossing Apartments

Arthur Ave Apartments

OldeTowne Apartments

616 S 6th St

Woodfall Villas

Philo Estates Apartments
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Kobuck Apartments

Campus Suites

Park Place

6th St Apartments

Southwest Apartments

Campus Pointe Apartments

The Courtyard

The Pines

Parkside

Parkstone Villas
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Panther Heights

The Metro

Stone Ridge Square

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Colony West

Lincolnshire West

The Courtyards @ Prairie Fields

Sterling on First

The Legends

The Whitney Apartments

Southwood Crossing
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Fields South

Windsor West | Specials Available

Cougill Senior Apartments

600 Marshall Ave

Hessel on the Park

509 Charleston Ave

Silver St./Philo Rd/Fletcher St

1905 12th St

Windsor Duplexes

1306 E Michigan Ave
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1002 Harding Dr

307 & 311 W. Birch

State & Cedar

1403 Centennial Dr

1617 Lyndhurst W Dr

1510 10th St

1920 Melrose Dr

1827 Parkdale Dr

1415 S Western Ave

2203 Melrose Dr
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Arcola, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arcola?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola Studio Apartments | $749 | $749 | $749 |
| Arcola 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $413 | $2,060 |
| Arcola 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $549 | $2,655 |
| Arcola 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $665 | $2,150 |
| Arcola 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $850 | $1,529 |
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Cheapest Available Arcola Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Arcola, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Westport Apartments priced from $484. Arthur Ave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $610. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arcola apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $484 |
| Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $610 |
| 616 S 6th St | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| OldeTowne Apartments | 3 Bed/1.5 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $799 |
| Kobuck Apartments | 1204 Wesley Ave 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Campus Suites | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Southwest Apartments | 1902 Karen Ct | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Campus Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
| The Courtyard | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Parkside | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 850 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arcola, IL and Nearby
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arcola area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Panther Heights in the starting from $1,380. The second greatest value Arcola apartment is the 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Model at Campus Pointe Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.26 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Arcola apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Heights | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.99 |
| Campus Pointe Apartments | 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.26 |
| The Courtyard | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Colony West | 2BR/1BA Condo | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Royal Heights | Royal Heights 2 Bed w/ Study & 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.38 |
| Parkside | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 850 SF Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| OldeTowne Apartments | 3 Bed/1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Campus Suites | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arcola Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arcola Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arcola Apartment is $484 at Westport Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Arcola Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arcola is starting from $579 at Westport Apartments.
What is the most affordable Arcola Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Arcola Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westport Apartments and starts from $665.
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