Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clifton, IL from $500 (21 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

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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 $800. St James Senior Apartments in the University Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $811. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clifton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
St James Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$811
Madison Cottage of Rensselaer1x11BR,1BA$879
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
Carriage Creek Apartments1 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, IL and Nearby

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $1.43 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhouse Model at Oakwood Townhomes in the in the Lincoln Station neighborhood starting from $1,920. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the Three Bed Model at St James Place starting at $1,035 with a $0.86 price per square foot . 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.
Oakwood Townhomes3 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhouse3BR,1BA$1.43
St James PlaceThree Bed3BR,1.5BA$0.86
Linden Park Apartments3 Bed 1.5 Bath Remodel W/D B3BR,1.5BA$1.69
St James Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
Carriage Creek Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Madison Cottage of Rensselaer1x11BR,1BA$1.03
Richton Trail2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.71
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.64
Dynasty House Apartments1 Bedroom UNIV1BR,1BA$1.68

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22 / 100

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34 / 100

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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 $811 at St James Senior Apartments.

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 St James Place and starts from $1,035.

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