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215 N 3rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 N 3rd St

215 N 3rd StHartsburg, IL 62643
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Butler Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Butler Place

3100 Butler StSpringfield, IL 62703
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Pine Woods Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Woods Apartments

1665 Seven Pines RdSpringfield, IL 62704
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property at 229 W Allen St

$950 - $1,250

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229 W Allen St

SpringfieldIL62704

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Ashland, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ashland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ashland, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Jacksonville Affordable Housing priced from $485. Whispering Pines Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ashland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$485
Whispering Pines Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential1BR,1BA$600
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
106 S 4th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Laborer's Home Development IV, For Age 62+1 BR1BR,1BA$830
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Meadow View Landing1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$860
Safe Harbor Properties1st Floor Level1BR,1BA$875
Pine Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Capitol Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ashland, IL and Nearby

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ashland area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Ash Grove in the starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Ashland apartment is the B1 Model at Candles starting at $1,086 with a $1.13 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Ashland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ash Grove3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.09
CandlesB12BR,1.5BA$1.13
The Boulevard TownhomesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.04
3TEN Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Pine Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Safe Harbor Properties1st Floor Level1BR,1BA$1.21
106 S 4th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$0.88

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ashland Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ashland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ashland Apartment is $485 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ashland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ashland is starting from $540 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

What is the most affordable Ashland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ashland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ash Grove and starts from $1,450.

Expert Rental Resources

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.