
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Collinsville, IL from $500 (31 Rentals)
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1003 Cherokee

Main Square Apartments

1100 Apache Dr

1350 Franklin Ave

1111 Arrowhead Dr

501 Western Ave
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1366 Franklin Ave

1108-1110 Apache Dr

1109 Cherokee

620 W Main St

59 Bellevue Dr

117-131 Sandridge Dr

231 South
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Storyboard on Ramada

Braner Homes

Brookhill Townhomes

Parkside Commons Townhomes

675 Camelot Dr

NorthTowne Apartments

Skyline Apartments
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Collinsville Park West

North Gate

8711 Delmore Ter

8818 Sterling Plz

Valley Ridge Senior Apartments

2306 S Center St

108-112 W Zupan St
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27 Willow Wood Ct

Fairway Estates

Glen Lake Townhomes
Collinsville, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Collinsville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Collinsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $919 | $795 | $1,000 |
| Cheap Collinsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,015 | $950 | $1,100 |
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Cheapest Available Collinsville Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Apartments At Collinsville | 2BR/1B Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Collinsville, IL
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Collinsville area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2BR/1B Upgraded Model at Metro Apartments At Collinsville in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Collinsville apartment is the 726 W Clay St Model at 726 W Clay St, Unit # 2 starting at $800 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Metro East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Collinsville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Apartments At Collinsville | 2BR/1B Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 726 W Clay St, Unit # 2 | 726 W Clay St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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