Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlinville, IL from $300 (13 Rentals)

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Carlinville, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carlinville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carlinville, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Jacksonville Affordable Housing priced from $462. Rocwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carlinville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$462
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$650
Morton Street Apartments1 bed one bath1BR,1BA$690
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1BA$875
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlinville, IL and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carlinville area is the $1.17 price per square foot CP Townhome 3BR Model at Cobblestone Place in the starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Carlinville apartment is the B1 Model at Parc at 720 starting at $915 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carlinville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cobblestone PlaceCP Townhome 3BR3BR,2.5BA$1.17
Parc at 720B12BR,2BA$0.73
Storyboard on LancashireLancashire B12BR,1BA$1.18
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.07
Broadway Place2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Metro Apartments at Wood RiverSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$1.36
Metro Apartments At BethaltoSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$1.36
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.05
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$0.84

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Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

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52 / 100

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Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carlinville Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlinville Apartment is $462 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carlinville is starting from $515 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

What is the most affordable Carlinville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carlinville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rocwood Apartments and starts from $1,000.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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