
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Braidwood, IL from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Country Place-Braidwood

Pine Meadows Apartments

Stone Falls

Larkin Village

811 Covey Ln

Tudor Park Apartments

The Woodlands of Crest Hill
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The Birches Apartments

Winchester Manor

Bays Tower Apartments

Sutton Place Apartments

Pheasant Run

24138 - 24158 W Main St

Willow Run of Crest Hill

Avalon at Morris
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The Port

Remington Apartment Homes

24430-24438 W Eames St

Reserve at Romeoville

Sixteen30

The View at Rock Run Collection

Country Place-Coal City

1304 E North St
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Pine Ridge

Williams Street Townhomes

101 E Bannon St

407 E Seminole St

West Harbor Place

101 Bannon Dr

206 N Water St

Twin Oaks West Apartments
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2304 Ashland Dr

509 Kungs Way

218 Madison St

25719 W Bridge St

25731 W Bridge St

144 1st

138 S 1st St

204 E Washington St
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318 Liberty St

1014 Shagbark Rd

121 Davis Ave

220 Madison St
Braidwood, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Braidwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braidwood Studio Apartments | $1,718 | $895 | $2,499 |
| Braidwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $949 | $2,962 |
| Braidwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,411 | $1,150 | $4,320 |
| Braidwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,044 | $1,309 | $4,477 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Falls | One Bedroom, Base Package | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| 811 Covey Ln | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Tudor Park Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,209 |
| The Woodlands of Crest Hill | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,219 |
| Bays Tower Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
| 24138 - 24158 W Main St | 24138 W Main St Unit 102 | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Sixteen30 | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,667 |
| The Port | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Braidwood, IL and Nearby
As of May 14, 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 Cedar Model at Village Place Apartments starting at $2,175 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the International Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Braidwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home at Ashcroft | Douglas BF | 3BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| Village Place Apartments | Cedar | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Remington Apartment Homes | FULFILLMENT | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Stone Falls | Two Bedroom, Luxury Package | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 811 Covey Ln | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Timber Pointe Apartments | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Tudor Park Apartments | Three Bedroom One Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Port | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 516 W Main St, Unit 516 | 516 W Main St | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
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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.
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