Cheap Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, IL from $400 (4 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, IL

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Douglas County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bth Model at Parkstone Villas in the starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Douglas County apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Rider Place starting at $500 with a $0.92 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Douglas County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkstone Villas2Bed/2Bth2BR,2BA$1.00
Rider Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Douglas County Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Douglas County?

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 Douglas County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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