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417 E Cook St

619 S 5th St

211 W County Rd

502 E Hargrave St

1304 S Walnut St

928 Sumner St
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119 N St Charles St

2523 W Monroe St

2535 W Monroe St

1040 W Lawrence Ave

4 Amos Valley Dr

19 Sonoma Dr

12 Gettysburg Dr
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1 Amos Valley Dr

3 Amos Valley Dr

25 Amos Valley Dr

23 Imperial Valley Dr

514 S Lincoln Ave

500 Frank Ford Rd

525 E Pine St
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176 Jennifer Ct

216 N Lincoln Ave
Bluffs, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Bluffs?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffs 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,196 | $975 | $1,700 |
| Bluffs 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,432 | $1,000 | $2,800 |
| Bluffs 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,000 | $2,050 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Available Bluffs Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bluffs, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments priced from $340. Jacksonville Affordable Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $485. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bluffs apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $340 |
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $485 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Safe Harbor Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $730 |
| The Meadows on Durkin | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bluffs, IL and Nearby
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bluffs area is the $0.30 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments in the starting from $340. The second greatest value Bluffs apartment is the B1 Model at Candles starting at $1,087 with a $1.13 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Bluffs apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.30 |
| Candles | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| The Boulevard Townhomes | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| The Meadows on Durkin | 2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Safe Harbor Properties | 1st Floor Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bluffs
What type of rentals are currently available in Bluffs?
There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Bluffs, IL with pricing that ranges from $300 to $3,400. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bluffs ranging from $850 to $4,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bluffs?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bluffs ranges from $850 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,674.
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