Cheap Apartments for Rent in Coles County, IL from $300 (16 Rentals)

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Highland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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1526 Edgar DrCharleston, IL 61920

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

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905 A StCharleston, IL 61920
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2402 18th StCharleston, IL 61920
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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2200 S 17th StMattoon, IL 61938
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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1840 Douglas StCharleston, IL 61920
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Cheapest Available Coles County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Coles County, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at The Millennium Apartments priced from $505. Melrose and Brooklyn Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $585. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Coles County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Millennium Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$505
Melrose and Brooklyn Heights Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$585
OldeTowne Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$629
1905 12th St1BDR1BR,1BA$650
600 Marshall Ave2/12BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Coles County, IL

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Coles County area is the $0.41 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Millennium Apartments in the starting from $505. The second greatest value Coles County apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Panther Heights starting at $1,080 with a $1.20 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Coles County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Millennium Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.41
Panther Heights2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Royal HeightsRoyal Heights 2 Bed w/ Study & 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.95
2219 9th St2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
617 4th St, Unit 1617 4th St1BR,1BA$1.33
1205 Wabash Ave, Unit 11205 Wabash Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
600 Marshall Ave1/11BR,1BA$1.17
OldeTowne Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
410 7th St, Unit E410 7th StStudio ,1BA$2.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Coles County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Coles County?

The cheapest apartment in Coles County is OldeTowne Apartments which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Coles County costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Coles County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Coles County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Coles County?

Cheap apartments in Coles County have an average cost of $613 which is $787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Coles County.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.