
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlinville, IL from $300 (42 Rentals)
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Jacksonville Affordable Housing

Hunter Glen Apartments

Rocwood Apartments

Emerald Ridge

Godfrey Estates

Broadway Place

The Raymond Apartments
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CARDINAL RIDGE

326 E Central St

Lake Pointe Apartments

Meadow View Landing

Pine Ridge Apartments

Ravenwood Townhomes

Koke Mill Apartments

Huntington Ridge Apartments
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Metro Apartments At Bethalto

Metro Apartments at Wood River

Surrey Court Apartments

ReNew at Alton

Candles

Ash Grove

Cobblestone Place

Orchard Park
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111 S Central Ave

806 Center St

Morton Street Apartments

205 North St

408 W 4th St

420 Winona St

Pine Woods Apartments

208 W Thomas St
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1308 Virginia Ave

2820 North St

902 State St

1602 Park St

306 Lampert St

2222 Brown St

2831 S 12th St

820 Eighth St
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176 S Pence St

2016 Salu St
Carlinville, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carlinville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlinville Studio Apartments | $1,217 | $675 | $1,365 |
| Carlinville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,014 | $347 | $2,240 |
| Carlinville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,371 | $408 | $2,549 |
| Carlinville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $859 | $3,289 |
| Carlinville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $714 | $3,010 |
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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 $485. Rocwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carlinville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $485 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $752 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $970 |
| Candles | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Storyboard on Lancashire | Lancashire B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Township Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,254 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlinville, IL and Nearby
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carlinville area is the $0.54 price per square foot D1 Model at Parc at 720 in the in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood starting from $760. The second greatest value Carlinville apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Ash Grove starting at $1,450 with a $1.09 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Carlinville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parc at 720 | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.54 |
| Ash Grove | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| Candles | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carlinville Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carlinville?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carlinville is at Whispering Heights listed at $1,340.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlinville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlinville Apartment is $485 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 $540 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 Broadway Place and starts from $859.
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