
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Cowden, IL from $413 (46 Rentals)
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RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW

Roosevelt School Apartments

Westport Apartments

Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll

Coles Crossing Apartments

Stones Crossing Apartments

Whispering Pines Apartments

Arthur Ave Apartments
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1041 7th Street, Charleston

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Laker Landing

Oakwood Estates

Timber Cove

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Capitol Pointe Apartments

1421 Sedgwick St
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303 Cedar St

Decatur Flats Apartments

Kingsbury Campus Apartments

Elmdale Apartments

Park Place

The Raymond Apartments

Rider Place

1363 E Johns Ave
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Newton Senior Housing

OldeTowne Apartments

Cougill Senior Apartments

616 S 6th St

600 Marshall Ave

290 S Maffit St

1312 E Olive St

205 North St

1719 W Olive St
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401 S 19th St

1361 N 18th St

913 N Taylorville Blvd

2051 N Main St

1753 E Clay St

509 Charleston Ave

327 E Stuart Ave

615 Harper Ave

305 W Vine St
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205 N North St
Cowden, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cowden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowden Studio Apartments | $642 | $502 | $690 |
| Cowden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $703 | $413 | $1,188 |
| Cowden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $901 | $527 | $1,250 |
| Cowden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,032 | $641 | $1,650 |
| Cowden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $850 | $1,250 |
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Cheapest Available Cowden Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cowden, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW priced from $421. Westport Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $484. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cowden apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $421 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $484 |
| Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $497 |
| Roosevelt School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $502 |
| Stones Crossing Apartments | Nice one bedroom efficiency apartment | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Whispering Pines Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $610 |
| 1041 7th Street, Charleston | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $639 |
| Timber Cove | The Yawl | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Oakwood Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cowden, IL and Nearby
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cowden area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Panther Heights in the starting from $1,380. The second greatest value Cowden apartment is the Millennium Apartments 2BR/2BA 26/27 Waiting List Model at The Millennium Apartments starting at $610 with a $0.51 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cowden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Heights | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.99 |
| The Millennium Apartments | Millennium Apartments 2BR/2BA 26/27 Waiting List | 2BR,2BA | $0.51 |
| Melrose on 4th | Melrose Apartments 2BR/2BA 26/27 Waiting List | 2BR,2BA | $0.55 |
| Oakwood Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Royal Heights | Royal Heights 2 Bed w/ Study & 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.38 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cowden Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cowden Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cowden Apartment is $421 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cowden Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cowden is starting from $507 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.
What is the most affordable Cowden Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cowden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westport Apartments and starts from $665.
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