
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlinville, IL from $300 (44 Rentals)
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Jacksonville Affordable Housing

Emerald Ridge

326 E Central St

Rocwood Apartments

Hunter Glen Apartments

Godfrey Estates

Broadway Place
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The Raymond Apartments

CARDINAL RIDGE

Lake Pointe Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments

Ravenwood Townhomes

Candles

Huntington Ridge Apartments

Surrey Court Apartments
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Koke Mill Apartments

ReNew at Alton

Metro Apartments At Bethalto

Metro Apartments at Wood River

Orchard Park

Ash Grove

Cobblestone Place

Morton Street Apartments
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205 North St

1309 Willard St

306 E Main St

1311 Willard St

116 N 14th St

303 Cedar St

3003 Main St

913 Milnor St
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2951 Hillcrest Ave

Pine Woods Apartments

319 W Corbin St

902 State St

114 Pine St

346 Virginia Ave

205 N North St

866 Washington Ave
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306 Lampert St

2016 Salu St

913 Gold St

820 Eighth 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 | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Carlinville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,069 | $347 | $1,895 |
| Carlinville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,272 | $408 | $2,739 |
| Carlinville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $859 | $2,839 |
| Carlinville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $600 | $3,610 |
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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. Lotts Landing Senior Apartments in the Macoupin County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $560. 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 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| 326 E Central St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 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 |
| Huntington Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $997 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlinville, IL and Nearby
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carlinville area is the $1.18 price per square foot Lancashire B1 Model at Storyboard on Lancashire in the in the Edwardsville neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Carlinville apartment is the Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes starting at $895 with a $0.90 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storyboard on Lancashire | Lancashire B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Huntington Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 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 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 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
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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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.