
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carterville, IL from $400 (59 Rentals)
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118 Elles Ave

1009 Briarwood Rd

Woodland Crossing

803 Anderson St

3 Briarwood Rd

Meadow Ridge Townhomes

Storyboard at SIU

Cornerstone Place
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Saluki Apartments

THE QUADS APARTMENTS

Schilling Property Management

Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals)

Saint Germain Square

University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments

Brookside Apartments

ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS

G&R Rentals

Wedgewood Hills
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The Metropolitan

Pine Shores Rentals

Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!

Aspen Court Apartments

Shawnee Village

Peachtree Apartments

6 Ct C

Ellis Point Apartments

The Hill Apartments

Storyboard on Black Diamond
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17th Place

Home Rentals Corporation

Cambridge Manor Apartments

413 W Main St

Maplewood Manor

111 Ralph St

709 S Poplar St

6652 Bluejay Dr

400 E College St

777 W Cardinal Dr
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700 N Carico St

317 E Mill St

705 S Poplar St

606 W College St

50 Orchard Dr

Mountain Valley Properties -Marion

500 S Washington St

513 S Ash St

711 S Poplar St

Classic Townhouses
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Carterville, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carterville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Carterville Studio Apartments | $473 | $450 | $625 |
| Cheap Carterville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $851 | $525 | $1,575 |
| Cheap Carterville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $995 | $625 | $1,764 |
| Cheap Carterville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $650 | $2,300 |
| Cheap Carterville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $295 | $2,080 |
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Cheapest Available Carterville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carterville, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at Storyboard at SIU priced from $425. Campus Edge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carterville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storyboard at SIU | 4 x 2 Traditional - Fall 2025- 12 Months | 4BR,2BA | $425 |
| Campus Edge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $450 |
| THE QUADS APARTMENTS | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $495 |
| Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Shawnee Village | 1 BR /1 BA 62 and Older | 1BR,1BA | $846 |
| Brookside Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $849 |
| Peachtree Apartments | Model 1 A | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carterville, IL
As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carterville area is the $0.80 price per square foot 5 Bed House Model at Wedgewood Hills in the starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Carterville apartment is the 1X1 Model at 2600 Fairway Dr starting at $1,600 with a $0.89 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Carterville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgewood Hills | 5 Bed House | 5BR,3BA | $0.80 |
| 2600 Fairway Dr | 1X1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.89 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| THE QUADS APARTMENTS | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Brookside Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Peachtree Apartments | Model 1 A | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 900 on Park | Two Bedroom Furnished | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| The Hill Apartments | The Hill 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carterville Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carterville?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carterville is at Campus Edge listed at $450.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carterville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carterville Apartment is $600 at Schilling Property Management.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carterville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carterville is starting from $700 at Schilling Property Management.
What is the most affordable Carterville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carterville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Storyboard at SIU and starts from $650.
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