
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Colchester, IL from $300 (46 Rentals)
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Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments

Jacksonville Affordable Housing

Macomb Rentals

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Alice Place West Burlington

Mayfair Manor

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Lexington Concord

Aspen Court

MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS
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PARKWAY ESTATES

Caspian Village Apartments

Park Madison Apartments

Green Gable Cottages

Westland Village

Ridgebrook Apartments

Summer Street Apartments

New Eastlawn Apartments

Smith and Royer Apartments
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Tama Too Apartments

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Stonegate Village Apartments

River Oaks Trails

Creekside Park

Haymeadow Apartments

Churchill Lofts

Swing's Leisure Apartments

630 N 6th St
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341 N Lafayette St

410 N Monroe St

Chateau Apartments

8710 W Main St

Bel Aire Apartments

607 NE 3rd Ave

Williamsburg Apartments

407-407 SW 8th St

Morton Street Apartments
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Keokuk Family Flats

804 SW 4th St

812 SW 9th St

301 N Carole Ave

The Burlington Apartments

601-605 W Orchard St

Mediapolis Village

2216 Piper Pl

Elm Haven
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116 N 4th St
Colchester, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Colchester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Studio Apartments | $867 | $390 | $1,200 |
| Colchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $831 | $347 | $1,800 |
| Colchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $300 | $5,400 |
| Colchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $340 | $3,300 |
| Colchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $600 | $6,000 |
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Cheapest Available Colchester Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Colchester, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments priced from $300. Macomb Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $390. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Colchester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $300 |
| Macomb Rentals | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $390 |
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $485 |
| Mayfair Manor | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $525 |
| Williamsburg Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Caspian Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Green Gable Cottages | Green Gable 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colchester, IL and Nearby
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colchester area is the $0.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Nemitz Hall in the in the Threshers Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Colchester apartment is the 3 BR / 2 BA Model at Creekside Park starting at $1,029 with a $0.85 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Colchester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemitz Hall | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.76 |
| Creekside Park | 3 BR / 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Keokuk Family Flats | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.31 |
| Westland Village | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| PARKWAY ESTATES | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colchester Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Colchester?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Colchester is at Macomb Rentals listed at $390.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Colchester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Colchester Apartment is $485 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Colchester Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Colchester is starting from $300 at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments.
What is the most affordable Colchester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Colchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at PARKWAY ESTATES and starts from $915.
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