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Bluffs, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bluffs Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bluffs, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Jacksonville Affordable Housing priced from $462. The Hickox Collection in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $628. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bluffs apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$462
The Hickox CollectionThe HickoxStudio,1BA$628
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Morton Street Apartments1 bed one bath1BR,1BA$690
1500 N Carolina St2X22BR,2BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bluffs, IL and Nearby

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bluffs area is the $1.08 price per square foot Three Beds Two Baths Model at Emerson Garden Apartments in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Bluffs apartment is the Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes starting at $875 with a $0.88 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Bluffs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Emerson Garden ApartmentsThree Beds Two Baths3BR,2BA$1.08
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
1500 N Carolina St3x23BR,2BA$1.00
Safe Harbor PropertiesWalk to work. Capitol View. WIFI Included.2BR,1BA$1.03
3TENB12BR,1BA$1.04
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$0.84

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Getting Around Bluffs, IL

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bluffs Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bluffs?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bluffs is at The Hickox Collection listed at $628.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bluffs Apartment is $462 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bluffs is starting from $515 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

What is the most affordable Bluffs Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bluffs Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1500 N Carolina St and starts from $775.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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