
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cornell, IL from $600 (18 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cornell?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cornell Studio Apartments | $1,447 | $690 | $2,440 |
Cornell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $780 | $3,083 |
Cornell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $664 | $7,021 |
Cornell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $798 | $2,800 |
Cornell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $649 | $2,115 |
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Cheapest Available Cornell Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cornell, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood priced from $780. Parkway Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cornell apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
Parkway Court Apartments | 1 bedroom/1 bath apartment | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Lincoln Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse. | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
Lancaster Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
The Social Normal | The Hancock | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell, IL and Nearby
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cornell area is the $1.22 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms or more Model at Class Act Realty in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Cornell apartment is the 4 Balcony Renovated Model at The Social on Hovey starting at $829 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cornell apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Class Act Realty | 4 Bedrooms or more | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
The Social on Hovey | 4 Balcony Renovated | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
The Social at Illinois State | 4-bed/4-bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
St James Place | Three Bed | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
3 Stortz Drive | All units | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
701 Franklin | Apt 2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.55 |
Ekstam Apartments | 2 Beds 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Lincoln Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse. | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
700 N Adelaide St | Rent Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.71 |
The Flats | 709-2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
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Getting Around Cornell, IL
Walk Score®
15 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
32 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cornell Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornell Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornell Apartment is $780 at Class Act Realty.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cornell Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cornell is starting from $865 at Class Act Realty.
What is the most affordable Cornell Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cornell Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at St James Place and starts from $1,035.
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