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314 Mecherle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

314 Mecherle

314 Mecherle DrBloomington, IL 61701
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2 Curtis Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Curtis Ct

2 Curtis CtNormal, IL 61761

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101 E Bannon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 E Bannon St

101 E Bannon StDwight, IL 60420
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Parkview Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

101 Northfield DrNormal, IL 61761
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Cornell, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cornell Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cornell, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac priced from $795. Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cornell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phoenix Apartments of PontiacOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$795
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$830
CollegePlace Uptown2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$845
1-7 Keisha Drive1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$875
Parkway Court Apartments1 bedroom/1 bath apartment1BR,1BA$900
300 Shelbourne1/11BR,1BA$905
Ironwood Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$927
Pontiac Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Lancaster HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Lincoln Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse.2BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell, IL and Nearby

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornell area is the $1.31 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms or more Model at Class Act Realty in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Cornell apartment is the All units Model at 3 Stortz Drive starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cornell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Class Act Realty4 Bedrooms or more4BR,2.5BA$1.31
3 Stortz DriveAll units2BR,2BA$1.08
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
Ekstam Apartments2 Beds 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Harvest View2/2 First Floor2BR,2BA$1.25
Rainbow Circle Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.23
Lincoln Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse.2BR,1.5BA$1.07
BayOakBay2BR,2BA$1.23
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.78
Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.05

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cornell Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cornell?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cornell is at Ironwood Gardens Apartments listed at $980.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornell Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornell Apartment is $795 at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac.

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 $845 at CollegePlace Uptown.

What is the most affordable Cornell Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cornell Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tudor Park Apartments and starts from $1,309.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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