
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Centralia, IL from $400 (40 Rentals)
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14 Deerwood Park

9 Deerwood Park

91 Deerwood Park

19 Deerwood Park

44 Deerwood Park

Cedars of Lebanon Apartments

Flax Meadow Townhomes
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Capitol Pointe Apartments

Lakewood Estates

Kingsbury Campus Apartments

Storyboard on Roger

Bouse Apartment Homes

Chesterfield Village

Shiloh Commons Holdings

Green Door Apartments
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Linwood Apartments

The Meadows at Shadow Ridge

Shadow Ridge Apartments

Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped

Storyboard on Rockwood

1400 Sangamon Dr

McKay Manor

Bradford Place & Ansley Oaks Apartments
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Metro Landing of Swansea - Senior 55+

Lofts on the Square (Senior 55+)

2609 Sierra Dr

272 S Shannon St

1208 Illinois Ave

919 Mulberry St

605 Walnut St. Apartments

Highland Villas Apartments - 55+ Senior
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215 anderson lane A

304 N Main St

304 Estate Dr

510 W 5th St

18 S Linden St

106 Lee Dr

225 Eagle Ridge

418 Donna Dr
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Centralia, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Centralia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia Studio Apartments | $977 | $200 | $1,558 |
| Centralia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $200 | $2,074 |
| Centralia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $200 | $2,795 |
| Centralia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $883 | $2,258 |
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Cheapest Available Centralia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Centralia, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood priced from $200. McKay Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Centralia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $200 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $475 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $715 |
| Lakewood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Kingsbury Campus Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Bouse Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Green Door Apartments | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Linwood Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Chesterfield Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,004 |
| The Meadows at Shadow Ridge | 1.1- 612 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centralia, IL and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centralia area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage Model at BSB Apartments in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Centralia apartment is the Two Bed One Bath Model at Linwood Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the OFallon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Centralia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSB Apartments | 3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Linwood Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 1118 E 3rd St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 1400 Sangamon Dr | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Storyboard on Rockwood | Rockwood A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
| Lakewood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Kingsbury Campus Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $0.64 |
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centralia Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Centralia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Centralia Apartment is $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Centralia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Centralia is starting from $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.
What is the most affordable Centralia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Centralia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Flax Meadow Townhomes and starts from $883.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
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