Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clifton, IL from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Pine Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

1112 Parkwood DrJoliet, IL 60432
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Autumn Ridge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

119 E Sycamore DrPark Forest, IL 60466
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West Harbor Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Harbor Place

703 W Harbor StKankakee, IL 60901

Clifton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clifton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clifton, IL is a Studio unit found at Crest Apartments in the University Park neighborhood priced from $750. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Phoenix Apartments of PontiacOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$795
St James Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$811
Madison Cottage of Rensselaer1x11BR,1BA$879
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, IL and Nearby

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Townhouse Model at Central Park Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Lincoln Station neighborhood starting from $1,530. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at Carriage Creek Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Lincoln Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clifton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Central Park Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.15
Carriage Creek Apartments1 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
St James Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
Ravine Woods Apartments2 Bedroom - North2BR,1BA$1.58
Pheasant Runsc2s2BR,1BA$1.62
Phoenix Apartments of PontiacOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$0.94
Madison Cottage of Rensselaer1x11BR,1BA$1.03
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.64
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$1.52

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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

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 $1,025 at Carriage Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Clifton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clifton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madison Cottage of Rensselaer and starts from $1,215.

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