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252 S Cass St

Jacksonville Affordable Housing
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Smith and Royer Apartments

Lexington Concord

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Aspen Court

Westland Village

PARKWAY ESTATES

Monroe City Senior Housing 62+

Morton Street Apartments

1500 N Carolina St
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19584 IL-96

209 Chandler Blvd
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525 S Lafayette St

226 Locust St

219 Charleston Blvd

203 Charleston Blvd

204 Charleston Blvd

201 Charleston Blvd
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218 Charleston Blvd

217 Charleston Blvd

220 Charleston Blvd

524 W Murray St
Bowen, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bowen?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bowen Studio Apartments | $899 | $390 | $1,200 |
Bowen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $815 | $331 | $1,300 |
Bowen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $981 | $300 | $1,700 |
Bowen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,284 | $340 | $1,900 |
Bowen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $600 | $1,800 |
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Cheapest Available Bowen Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bowen, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments priced from $340. Macomb Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $390. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bowen apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $340 |
Macomb Rentals | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $390 |
Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $462 |
Mayfair Manor | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $525 |
Smith and Royer Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
Mediapolis Village | Unit 67 | 2BR,1BA | $595 |
Monroe City Senior Housing 62+ | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Morton Street Apartments | 1 bed one bath | 1BR,1BA | $690 |
1500 N Carolina St | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $700 |
Green Gable Cottages | Green Gable - Memorial Park Rd | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bowen, IL and Nearby
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bowen 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 Bowen apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at River Oaks Trails starting at $991 with a $0.90 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Bowen apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.30 |
River Oaks Trails | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
1500 N Carolina St | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Churchill Lofts | Churchill Lofts - 210 | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
PARKWAY ESTATES | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Louden Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Mediapolis Village | Unit 38 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
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Getting Around Bowen, IL
Walk Score®
6 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
26 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bowen Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bowen?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bowen is at Macomb Rentals listed at $390.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bowen Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bowen Apartment is $462 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bowen Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bowen is starting from $450 at Macomb Rentals.
What is the most affordable Bowen Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Bowen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments and starts from $340.
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