
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Cowden, IL from $400 (43 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
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Arthur Ave Apartments

The Quarry Apartments

OldeTowne Apartments

Woodcrest Apartment Homes

Oakwood Estates

Timber Cove

616 S 6th St

Flax Meadow Townhomes
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Decatur Flats Apartments

Capitol Pointe Apartments

Woodfall Villas

Kingsbury Campus Apartments

Elmdale Apartments

The Raymond Apartments

West Mound Apartments

Campus Suites
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Park Place

Lake Pointe Apartments

6th St Apartments

2474 N Florian

115 N Cherry St

Rider Place

1363 E Johns Ave

Newton Senior Housing
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759 E Lawrence St

Cougill Senior Apartments

600 Marshall Ave

205 North St

821 N Oakland Ave

509 Charleston Ave

615 Harper Ave

254 W Peoria Ave
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1966 N Lowber St

Butler Place

1245 N Union 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 | $651 | $502 | $749 |
| Cowden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $714 | $413 | $1,200 |
| Cowden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $908 | $527 | $1,350 |
| Cowden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,017 | $641 | $1,500 |
| 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 Westport Apartments priced from $484. Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $497. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cowden apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $484 |
| Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $497 |
| Roosevelt School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $502 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | Two Bedrooms One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $507 |
| 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 |
| 616 S 6th St | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $715 |
| OldeTowne Apartments | 2 Bed/1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $719 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cowden, IL and Nearby
As of July 09, 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 Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Oakwood Estates starting at $785 with a $0.87 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 |
| Oakwood Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
| Royal Heights | Royal Heights 2 Bed w/ Study & 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.38 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | Two Bedrooms One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Kingsbury Campus Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cowden Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cowden?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cowden is at Roosevelt School Apartments listed at $502.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cowden Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cowden Apartment is $484 at Westport Apartments.
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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