Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottage Hills, IL from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Broadway Place

Crossing at Northpointe
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1404 Willard St

736 N 3rd St

3304 Belle St

316 N Pence St

2306 College Ave

1505 James Patrick Ln

1547 James Patrick Ln

316 Court St
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251 Victory Dr

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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 |
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Cottage Hills Studio Apartments | $1,045 | $750 | $1,340 |
Cottage Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $678 | $525 | $2,095 |
Cottage Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,030 | $625 | $3,149 |
Cottage Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,415 | $1,000 | $2,706 |
Cottage Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,219 | $725 | $2,900 |
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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. Rocwood Apartments 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 |
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Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
River Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Lilac Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
Spanish Lake Townhomes | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $733 |
Whispering Lake Apartments | 1BR 1BA GARDEN | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Brighton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Cedar Point Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Hills, IL and Nearby
As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottage Hills area is the $1.04 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 $1,495. The second greatest value Cottage Hills apartment is the B1 Model at Parc at 720 starting at $915 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. |
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River Trace Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
Parc at 720 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
Victorian Village | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
The Residences at Bella Vista | Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
3309 Myrle St, Unit 3309 | 3309 Myrle St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Brighton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
River Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Getting Around Cottage Hills, IL
Walk Score®
23 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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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