
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chestnut, IL from $400 (48 Rentals)
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RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW

Brainard Landings

Roosevelt School Apartments

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Washington Senior Apartments

Watch Street

Whispering Pines Apartments

Stones Crossing Apartments

Woodcrest Apartment Homes
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Bradlee Park Apartments

Oakwood Estates

Timber Cove

Decatur Flats Apartments

Safe Harbor Properties

The Quarry Apartments

Broadmoor Park

Hickory Point Apartments

106 S 4th St
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Bristol Gardens

Capitol Plaza Apartments

The Grove at Main

East Douglas Apartments

2474 N Florian

Smart Choice Park

Traditions Bloomington

West Mound Apartments

Brookridge Heights Apartments
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The District Apartments

Currency Commons Apartments

215 N 3rd St

The Hickox Collection

759 E Lawrence St

821 N Oakland Ave

The Apartments at Liberty Rose

830 E Rogers Ave

615 Harper Ave
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3500 N Dirksen Pkwy

1363 E Johns Ave

401 S 19th St

Butler Place

1665 N Union St

Fairmont Apartments

1274 W Green St

117 S Elder Ln

111 S Elder Ln
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1091 N Oakcrest Ave.

1556 N Taylor Ave

249 N 17th St
Chestnut, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chestnut?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Studio Apartments | $1,329 | $502 | $4,780 |
| Chestnut 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,397 | $400 | $7,328 |
| Chestnut 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $566 | $9,935 |
| Chestnut 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $641 | $2,110 |
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Cheapest Available Chestnut Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chestnut, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Lincoln Senior Flats priced from $400. RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $421. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chestnut apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Senior Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $400 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $421 |
| Roosevelt School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $502 |
| Washington Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $546 |
| Stones Crossing Apartments | Nice one bedroom efficiency apartment | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Whispering Pines Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Bradlee Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Oakwood Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Broadmoor Park | Cortez 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| 106 S 4th St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut, IL and Nearby
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Decatur Flats Apartments in the starting from $1,299. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Flats Apartments | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| East Douglas Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Oak Creek Plaza | 2/1 Vaulted Ceilings LVP Flooring | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Traditions Bloomington | Two Bedroom - Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Oakwood Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Lincoln Senior Flats | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 2474 N Florian | 10 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| Safe Harbor Properties | 1st Floor Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| Stones Crossing Apartments | Very nice and updated one bedroom for rent!!!!! | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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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 $400 at Lincoln Senior Flats.
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 Decatur Flats Apartments and starts from $1,199.
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