
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottage Hills, IL from $500 (51 Rentals)
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3305 Franor St

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525 Sullivan St, Unit A

River Pointe Apartments

Rocwood Apartments

The Residences at Bella Vista

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806 Center St, Unit 3

Godfrey Estates

117 N Shamrock St

Broadway Place
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Whispering Lake Apartments

Cedar Point Apartments

Bilava Village

140 Harnett Ave

Brighton Apartments

326 E Central St

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Spanish Lake Townhomes

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Crossing at Northpointe Apartments
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Surrey Court Apartments

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433 N Old St Louis Rd, Unit 431

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Windham Chase

Paddock Village Apartments

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Metro Apartments at Granite City
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The Reserve at Spanish Lake

Greenway Chase

Victorian Village

Chouteau Bay Apartments

Parkview

47 W Penning Ave

Timber Ridge

Twin Pine Estates

Diplomat Apartments

790 Condit St
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534 Easton St

Lilac Court Apartments

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1408 Willard St

900 Washington Ave

412 Wood River Ave

Heatherton Estates

120 Lakeside Ave

3108 Alby St

11809 Bridgevale Ave
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Cottage Hills, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cottage Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Hills Studio Apartments | $775 | $775 | $775 |
| Cottage Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $656 | $525 | $1,650 |
| Cottage Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $969 | $625 | $2,489 |
| Cottage Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $859 | $2,649 |
| Cottage Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,164 | $724 | $2,910 |
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Cheapest Available Cottage Hills Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottage Hills, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Trinity Park in the North Riverfront neighborhood priced from $525. River Pointe Apartments in the North Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage Hills apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| River Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Whispering Lake Apartments | 1BR 1BA GARDEN | 1BR,1BA | $759 |
| Bilava Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| 326 E Central St | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Brighton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Hills, IL and Nearby
As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage Hills area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage Model at River Trace Townhomes in the in the North Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,455. The second greatest value Cottage Hills apartment is the B1 Model at Parc at 720 starting at $910 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottage Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Trace Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| Parc at 720 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| Paddock Village Apartments | 2 Bed Townhome with Basement | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Victorian Village | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 326 E Central St | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| River Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 525 Sullivan St, Unit A | 525 Sullivan St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottage Hills Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage Hills Apartment is $525 at Trinity Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cottage Hills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottage Hills is starting from $625 at Trinity Park.
What is the most affordable Cottage Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cottage Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rocwood Apartments and starts from $1,000.
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