
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clifton, IL from $700 (17 Rentals)
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555 S Schuyler Ave

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325 W Station St
Clifton, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clifton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Clifton Studio Apartments | $800 | $800 | $800 |
Clifton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $795 | $2,664 |
Clifton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $1,025 | $3,068 |
Clifton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $1,035 | $3,120 |
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Cheapest Available Clifton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clifton, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at St James Senior Apartments in the University Park neighborhood priced from $764. Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clifton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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St James Senior Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $764 |
Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Madison Cottage of Rensselaer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
Stone Falls | One Bedroom, Base Package | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
St James Place | Three Bed | 3BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, IL and Nearby
As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $0.86 price per square foot Three Bed Model at St James Place in the starting from $1,035. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at St James Senior Apartments starting at $1,159 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the University Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clifton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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St James Place | Three Bed | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
St James Senior Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Stone Falls | Two Bedroom, Luxury Package | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Park Towers Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath-910 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Pheasant Run | sc2s | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Madison Cottage of Rensselaer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Richton Trail | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Tudor Park Apartments | Three Bedroom One Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Olympic Village Apartments | The Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Getting Around Clifton, IL
Walk Score®
22 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clifton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clifton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clifton Apartment is $795 at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clifton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clifton is starting from $1,065 at Madison Cottage of Rensselaer.
What is the most affordable Clifton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Clifton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at St James Place and starts from $1,035.
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