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Cairo, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cairo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cairo, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at The District at Cape priced from $361. Saluki Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $420. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cairo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The District at CapeRedHawk3BR,1BA$361
Saluki ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$420
Campus EdgeStudioStudio,1BA$450
The Quadrangle Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$450
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$565
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals)One Bedroom (1 bath or 1.5 bath)1BR,1BA$600
Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
The MetropolitanMetropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Jackson House1 Bedroom - Jackson House1BR,1BA$781
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cairo, IL and Nearby

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cairo area is the $0.97 price per square foot Country Club House Model at Mountain Valley Properties -Carbondale in the starting from $2,240. The second greatest value Cairo apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Model at Grand Place Apartments starting at $1,185 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cairo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mountain Valley Properties -CarbondaleCountry Club House3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Grand Place Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.08
710 W Mill St2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.12
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals)One Bedroom (1 bath or 1.5 bath)1BR,1BA$0.87
University Village - Carbondale, IL1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
The District at CapeChestnut UPG1BR,1BA$1.32
Lone Oak VillasPremium Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.29
The MetropolitanMetropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26

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Getting Around Cairo, IL

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22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cairo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cairo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cairo is at Saluki Apartments listed at $420.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cairo Apartment is $565 at Saint Germain Square.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cairo is starting from $390 at The District at Cape.

What is the most affordable Cairo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cairo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The District at Cape and starts from $361.

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