Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dawson, IL from $400 (15 Rentals)

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Dawson, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dawson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dawson, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW priced from $421. The Hickox Collection in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $628. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dawson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$421
The Hickox CollectionThe HickoxStudio,1BA$628
Whispering Pines ApartmentsWhispering Pines Apartments – 1 Bed, 1 Bath Ess...1BR,1BA$700
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dawson, IL and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dawson area is the $1.17 price per square foot CP Townhome 3BR Model at Cobblestone Place in the starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Dawson apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Ash Grove starting at $1,450 with a $1.09 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dawson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cobblestone PlaceCP Townhome 3BR3BR,2.5BA$1.17
Ash Grove3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.09
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Safe Harbor PropertiesDowntown1BR,1BA$1.03
2474 N FlorianUnit 112BR,1.5BA$1.06
721 South Grand Ave WOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Smart Choice Park1 Bedroom Unit-Standard1BR,1BA$1.25
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.69

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Getting Around Dawson, IL

Walk Score®

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dawson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dawson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dawson is at The Hickox Collection listed at $628.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dawson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dawson Apartment is $421 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dawson Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dawson is starting from $507 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.

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