Cheap Apartments for Rent in Braidwood, IL from $500 (36 Rentals)

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405 E Reed St
1 Bedroom Apartments

405 E Reed St

405 E Reed StBraidwood, IL 60408

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1304 E North St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1304 E North St

1304 E North StBradley, IL 60915
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Pine Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

1112 Parkwood DrJoliet, IL 60432
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101 E Bannon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 E Bannon St

101 E Bannon StDwight, IL 60420
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West Harbor Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Harbor Place

703 W Harbor StKankakee, IL 60901

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$1,500 - $1,600

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318 Liberty St

MorrisIL60450

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Braidwood, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Braidwood Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Braidwood, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Stone Falls in the Sunset Point neighborhood priced from $949. 811 Covey Ln has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Braidwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
811 Covey Ln1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,209
The Woodlands of Crest HillStudio CStudio,1BA$1,219
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
405 E Reed St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,300
The Birches Apartments1s1BR,1BA$1,305
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
The Port1G1BR,1BA$1,500
24138 - 24158 W Main St24138 W Main St Unit 1022BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Braidwood, IL and Nearby

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Braidwood area is the $2.24 price per square foot Douglas BF Model at Home at Ashcroft in the in the Ashcroft Place neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Braidwood apartment is the Willowood Model at Redwood Lockport starting at $3,024 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Maple Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Braidwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Home at AshcroftDouglas BF3BR,2BA$2.24
Redwood LockportWillowood2BR,2BA$2.19
Remington Apartment HomesIntuition3BR,2BA$2.02
Reserve at RomeovilleHighlands2BR,2BA$1.88
Village Place ApartmentsSpruce2BR,2BA$2.11
Pheasant Run Apartmentssc3s1.53BR,1.5BA$1.77
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
405 E Reed St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.44
811 Covey Ln1x11BR,1BA$1.33
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Braidwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Braidwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Braidwood is at The Woodlands of Crest Hill listed at $1,219.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Braidwood Apartment is $949 at Stone Falls.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Braidwood is starting from $1,209 at Tudor Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Braidwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Braidwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tudor Park Apartments and starts from $1,309.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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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

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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

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