
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Donnellson, IL from $400 (40 Rentals)
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Rocwood Apartments

Emerald Ridge

Flax Meadow Townhomes

Godfrey Estates

Capitol Pointe Apartments

Lakewood Estates

Broadway Place
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Cedar Point Apartments

The Raymond Apartments

Kingsbury Campus Apartments

326 E Central St

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Surrey Court Apartments

ReNew at Alton
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Chouteau Bay Apartments

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McKay Manor

3305 Franor St

Lotts Landing Senior Apartments

111 S Central Ave

806 Center St
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205 North St

605 Walnut St. Apartments

Highland Villas Apartments - 55+ Senior

420 Winona St

913 N Taylorville Blvd

208 W Thomas St

1308 Virginia Ave

2820 North St
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1602 Park St

919 Mulberry St

306 Lampert St

106 Lee Dr

2222 Brown St

11 W Perry St

2016 Salu St

176 S Pence St
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Donnellson, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Donnellson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnellson Studio Apartments | $1,144 | $200 | $1,365 |
| Donnellson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $200 | $2,240 |
| Donnellson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $200 | $2,719 |
| Donnellson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,086 | $859 | $3,349 |
| Donnellson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $714 | $3,010 |
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Cheapest Available Donnellson Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Donnellson, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood priced from $200. McKay Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Donnellson apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $200 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $475 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $715 |
| Lakewood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $752 |
| Cedar Point Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Kingsbury Campus Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donnellson, IL and Nearby
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Donnellson area is the $0.54 price per square foot D1 Model at Parc at 720 in the in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood starting from $760. The second greatest value Donnellson apartment is the 3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage Model at BSB Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Metro East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Donnellson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parc at 720 | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.54 |
| BSB Apartments | 3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Parkview | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Lakewood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Kingsbury Campus Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $0.64 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Donnellson Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Donnellson?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Donnellson is at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments listed at $200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Donnellson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Donnellson Apartment is $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Donnellson Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Donnellson is starting from $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.
What is the most affordable Donnellson Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Donnellson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadway Place and starts from $859.
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