Cheap Homes for Rent in Crest Hill, IL from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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property at 111 N Center St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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111 N Center St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

111 N Center St
JolietIL60435

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property at 222 Madison St

$1,340

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$1,340

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$1,340

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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222 Madison St, Unit 3E, Unit 3E

222 Madison St
JolietIL60435
property at 212 Madison St

$1,340

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$1,340

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$1,340

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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212 Madison St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

212 Madison St
JolietIL60435
property at 253 Wilcox St

$1,340

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$1,340

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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253 Wilcox St, Unit 209, Unit 209

253 Wilcox St
JolietIL60435
property at 629 Clinton St

$1,400 - $1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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629 Clinton St

LockportIL60441

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Crest Hill, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crest Hill, IL

Pricing Updated: 04/30/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lidice$2,005$89521

Cheapest Available Crest Hill Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress 31BR,1BA$1,384
531 Pasadena2/12BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crest Hill, IL and Nearby

As of April 30, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
719 S Jefferson St, Unit 1st w walk out basement719 S Jefferson St4BR,1.5BA$1.46
511 W Jefferson St, Unit 3511 W Jefferson St3BR,1BA$0.86
531 Pasadena2/12BR,1BA$1.40
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
506 E 9th St, Unit 1506 E 9th St2BR,1BA$1.72
213 N Hickory St, Unit BS213 N Hickory St2BR,1BA$1.37
The Port1B1BR,1BA$2.32
835 N Broadway St, Unit 1835 N Broadway St2BR,1BA$1.61
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress 41BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Crest Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Crest Hill?

There are currently 155 Apartments for Rent in Crest Hill, IL with pricing that ranges from $375 to $3,128. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Crest Hill ranging from $1,045 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Crest Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Crest Hill ranges from $1,045 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,242.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Crest Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Crest Hill range from $1,225 to $3,128, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $3,095. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,435 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,340.

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