
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Blue Mound, IL from $400 (47 Rentals)
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Roosevelt School Apartments

Westport Apartments

Watch Street

Stones Crossing Apartments

Whispering Pines Apartments

Woodcrest Apartment Homes

Denison Place

Hunter Glen Apartments
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Oakwood Estates

Timber Cove

Safe Harbor Properties

The District Apartment Homes

Hickory Point Apartments

CARDINAL RIDGE

West Mound Apartments

The Quarry Apartments

Lake Pointe Apartments
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Meadow View Landing

Bristol Gardens

Pine Ridge Apartments

Ravenwood Townhomes

Capitol Plaza Apartments

The Boulevard Townhomes

2474 N Florian

Koke Mill Apartments

310 Dickinson
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Smart Choice Park

Prairie Hills

Candles

Huntington Ridge Apartments

The Hickox Collection

200 Carroll St

759 E Lawrence St

The Apartments at Liberty Rose

830 E Rogers Ave
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1311 E Garfield Ave

913 N Taylorville Blvd

1363 E Johns Ave

3500 N Dirksen Pkwy

Butler Place

Pine Woods Apartments

417 E Cook St

619 S 5th St

1091 N Oakcrest Ave.
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117 S Elder Ln

249 N 17th St
Blue Mound, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Blue Mound?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mound Studio Apartments | $818 | $502 | $1,900 |
| Blue Mound 1 Bedroom Apartments | $879 | $421 | $2,400 |
| Blue Mound 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,108 | $566 | $3,400 |
| Blue Mound 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $641 | $2,120 |
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Cheapest Available Blue Mound Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Blue Mound, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Westport Apartments priced from $484. Roosevelt School Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $502. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Blue Mound apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $484 |
| Roosevelt School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $502 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | Two Bedrooms One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $507 |
| Stones Crossing Apartments | Nice one bedroom efficiency apartment | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Whispering Pines Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Safe Harbor Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $730 |
| Oakwood Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| The Quarry Apartments | Rhyolite | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
| Lake Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blue Mound, IL and Nearby
As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blue Mound area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at Decatur Flats Apartments in the starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Blue Mound apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath South Model at Orchard Park starting at $1,050 with a $1.06 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Blue Mound apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Flats Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| Orchard Park | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath South | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Candles | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| The Boulevard Townhomes | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Oakwood Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | Two Bedrooms One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 2474 N Florian | 10 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| The Quarry Apartments | Rhyolite | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Stones Crossing Apartments | Very nice and updated one bedroom for rent!!!!! | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blue Mound Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Blue Mound?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Blue Mound is at Roosevelt School Apartments listed at $502.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Blue Mound Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Blue Mound Apartment is $484 at Westport Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Blue Mound Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Blue Mound is starting from $507 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.
What is the most affordable Blue Mound Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Blue Mound Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westport Apartments and starts from $665.
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