Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chestnut, IL from $400 (45 Rentals)

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Whispering Pines
$600 - $950
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$585 - $935
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Whispering Pines

2473 Ladley CtSpringfield, IL 62703
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Woodcrest Apartment Homes
$647 - $1,100
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$572 - $1,025
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$75
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$647 - $1,100
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Woodcrest Apartment Homes

3903 Camelot CircleDecatur, IL 62526
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Timber Cove
$685 - $1,026
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$520 - $861
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$165
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$685 - $1,026
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Timber Cove

1707 S Country Club RdDecatur, IL 62521
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Broadmoor Park
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$750 - $1,100
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$750 - $1,100
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$750 - $1,100
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Broadmoor Park

707 Arcadia DrBloomington, IL 61704
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Lincoln Tower Apartments
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$799 - $1,510
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$739 - $1,450
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$60
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$799 - $1,510
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Lincoln Tower Apartments

520 S 2nd StSpringfield, IL 62701
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West Mound Apartments
$945
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$845
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$100
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$945
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West Mound Apartments

3707 N Northhaven CtDecatur, IL 62526
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Danbury Court
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$975 - $1,650
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$915 - $1,590
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$975 - $1,650
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Danbury Court

19 Basil WayBloomington, IL 61705
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215 N 3rd St
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215 N 3rd St

215 N 3rd StHartsburg, IL 62643

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Butler Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Butler Place

3100 Butler StSpringfield, IL 62703
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Fairmont Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmont Apartments

717 Fairmont DrBloomington, IL 61704
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Chestnut, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chestnut Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chestnut, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW priced from $421. Roosevelt School Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $496. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chestnut apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$421
Roosevelt School Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$496
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$546
Whispering Pines1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential1BR,1BA$600
Stones CrossingNice one bedroom efficiency apartment1BR,1BA$625
Bradlee Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Safe Harbor PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$730
Broadmoor Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Timber CoveThe Yawl1BR,1BA$770
Oakwood EstatesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut, IL and Nearby

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at Decatur Flats Apartments in the starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Chestnut apartment is the 2BR/ 1BA Model at East Douglas Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chestnut apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Decatur Flats Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$0.96
East Douglas Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$0.75
Oak Creek Plaza2/1 Vaulted Ceilings LVP Flooring2BR,1BA$1.04
Currency Commons Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$1.00
Oakwood EstatesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.87
2474 N Florian102BR,1.5BA$1.13
Roosevelt School Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.66
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Timber CoveThe Yawl1BR,1BA$1.10
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chestnut Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chestnut?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chestnut is at Roosevelt School Apartments listed at $502.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chestnut Apartment is $421 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chestnut is starting from $507 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.

What is the most affordable Chestnut Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chestnut Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Roosevelt School Apartments and starts from $662.

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