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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Parkway Court Apartments1 bedroom/1 bath apartment1BR,1BA$900
Lincoln Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse.2BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell, IL and Nearby

As of September 10, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Class Act Realty4 Bedrooms or more4BR,2.5BA$1.22
The Social on Hovey4 Balcony Renovated4BR,4BA$0.55
The Social at Illinois State4-bed/4-bath4BR,4BA$0.53
St James PlaceThree Bed3BR,1.5BA$0.86
3 Stortz DriveAll units2BR,2BA$1.08
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
Ekstam Apartments2 Beds 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Lincoln Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse.2BR,1.5BA$1.03
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.71
The Flats709-2x2A2BR,2BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cornell

What type of rentals are currently available in Cornell?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Cornell, IL with pricing that ranges from $649 to $7,021. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cornell ranging from $725 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cornell?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cornell ranges from $725 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,800.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cornell?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cornell range from $798 to $2,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

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