
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dowell, IL from $400 (32 Rentals)
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Saluki Apartments

Campus Edge

The Quadrangle Apartments

Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments

Cornerstone Place

The Hill Apartments

Schilling Property Management
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Saint Germain Square

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University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments

Brookside Apartments

Wedgewood Hills

The Metropolitan

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Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!

Aspen Court Apartments

909 Fairland St
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709 S Poplar St

1 C Ln

100 Parkview Ln

726 W Idaho St

705 S Poplar St

1001 S 16th St

500 E College St

800 S 3rd St

205 E St Louis St

606 W College St
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503 S Logan Ave
Dowell, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dowell?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dowell Studio Apartments | $517 | $420 | $1,343 |
Dowell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $748 | $500 | $1,575 |
Dowell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $928 | $650 | $1,651 |
Dowell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,253 | $800 | $1,664 |
Dowell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,252 | $295 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available Dowell Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dowell, IL is a Studio unit found at Saluki Apartments priced from $420. Campus Edge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dowell apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Saluki Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $420 |
Campus Edge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $450 |
The Quadrangle Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $450 |
Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $580 |
Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) | One Bedroom (1 bath or 1.5 bath) | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
University Edge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dowell, IL and Nearby
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dowell area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at 2707 Fairway Dr in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Dowell apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Model at Grand Place Apartments starting at $1,185 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dowell apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2707 Fairway Dr | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Grand Place Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Cedar Creek Rentals | Cedar Creek 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
The Hill Apartments | The Hill 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) | One Bedroom (1 bath or 1.5 bath) | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
University Village - Carbondale, IL | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Getting Around Dowell, IL
Walk Score®
6 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
28 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dowell Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dowell?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dowell is at Saluki Apartments listed at $420.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dowell Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dowell Apartment is $550 at Schilling Property Management.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dowell Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dowell is starting from $790 at Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!.
What is the most affordable Dowell Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dowell Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Quadrangle Apartments and starts from $895.
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