
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Crest Hill, IL from $300 (43 Rentals)
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Sutton Place Apartments

Willow Run of Crest Hill

531 Pasadena

123 E 9th St

Pine Meadows Apartments

Stone Falls

Larkin Village
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835 N Broadway St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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213 N Hickory St, Unit BS, Unit BS

26 N Broadway St, Unit 1S, Unit 1S

226 N Broadway St, Unit 1, Unit 1

215 N Broadway St

257 Wilcox St, Unit 307, Unit 307

125 Twin Oaks Dr, Unit 319, Unit 319

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511 W Jefferson St, Unit 3, Unit 3
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340 Marble St

Bays Tower Apartments

123 N Hickory St

125 Twin Oaks Dr, Unit 102, Unit 102

The Birches Apartments

1104 Elizabeth St, Unit #1

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1104 Elizabeth St, Unit #1, Unit #1

222 Madison St, Unit 3E, Unit 3E
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212 Madison St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

253 Wilcox St, Unit 209, Unit 209

255 Wilcox St, Unit 306, Unit 306

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254 E Jackson St, Unit 2nd Floor Front, Unit 2nd Floor Front

2224 Oneida St

3109 Heritage Dr, Unit 12, Unit 12

629 Clinton St

Senior Suites of Joliet
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Marycrest Village

Oneida West Manor

Riverwest Apartments

Historic Louis Joliet Apartments

River Walk Homes, LLC

Glenwood Apartments

1604 Richmond Street

111 N Center St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R
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Twin Oaks West Apartments

509 Kungs Way

218 Madison St
Crest Hill, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crest Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Crest Hill Studio Apartments | $1,456 | $375 | $1,825 |
| Cheap Crest Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $949 | $2,290 |
| Cheap Crest Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,193 | $1,045 | $2,965 |
| Cheap Crest Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,457 | $1,225 | $3,308 |
| Cheap Crest Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $2,340 | $2,340 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crest Hill, IL
Pricing Updated: 04/24/2026Current apartment rentals in the Crest Hill, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Crest Hill Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Lidice | $2,005 | $895 | 23 |
Cheapest Available Crest Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Crest Hill, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Stone Falls in the Sunset Point neighborhood priced from $949. Bays Tower Apartments in the Sunset Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crest Hill apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Falls | One Bedroom, Base Package | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Bays Tower Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
| The Woodlands of Crest Hill | Cypress 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,379 |
| 531 Pasadena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Port | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crest Hill, IL
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crest Hill area is the $1.46 price per square foot 719 S Jefferson St Model at 719 S Jefferson St, Unit 1st w walk out basement in the in the Maple Hill neighborhood starting from $2,340. The second greatest value Crest Hill apartment is the 511 W Jefferson St Model at 511 W Jefferson St, Unit 3 starting at $1,225 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Sunset Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crest Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 719 S Jefferson St, Unit 1st w walk out basement | 719 S Jefferson St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
| 511 W Jefferson St, Unit 3 | 511 W Jefferson St | 3BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| 531 Pasadena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Stone Falls | Two Bedroom, Luxury Package | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 506 E 9th St, Unit 1 | 506 E 9th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| 254 E Jackson St, Unit 2nd Floor Front | 254 E Jackson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| 213 N Hickory St, Unit BS | 213 N Hickory St | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 835 N Broadway St, Unit 1 | 835 N Broadway St | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| The Woodlands of Crest Hill | Cypress 4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crest Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crest Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crest Hill is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crest Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Crest Hill is Stone Falls which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Crest Hill costs $2,005.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crest Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Crest Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Crest Hill?
Cheap apartments in Crest Hill have an average cost of $425 which is $1,580 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crest Hill.
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