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3040 Chicago Rd
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23622 S Ashland Ave

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Crete, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Crete?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Crete 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,878 | $1,425 | $2,505 |
Crete 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,162 | $1,350 | $2,925 |
Crete 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,388 | $1,950 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Available Crete Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Crete, IL is a Studio unit found at Crest Apartments in the University Park neighborhood priced from $800. St James Senior Apartments in the University Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $811. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crete apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
St James Senior Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $811 |
Chelsea Garden | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crete, IL
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crete area is the $1.42 price per square foot 3722 Crescent Dr Model at 3722 Crescent Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Park Forest neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Crete apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at St James Senior Apartments starting at $1,159 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the University Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crete apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3722 Crescent Dr, Unit 1 | 3722 Crescent Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
St James Senior Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
21746 Jeffrey Avenue | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
21837 Jeffrey | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Dynasty House Apartments | 1 Bedroom UNIV | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
Chelsea Garden | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Crete?
There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in Crete, IL with pricing that ranges from $800 to $1,800. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Crete ranging from $950 to $3,200.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Crete?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Crete ranges from $950 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,844.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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