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314 Mecherle DrBloomington, IL 61701
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Downs, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downs Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Downs, IL is a Studio unit found at Washington Senior Apartments in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood priced from $548. Bradlee Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Downs apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$548
Bradlee Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
The Social on Hovey4 Balcony4BR,4BA$779
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
Currency Commons Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downs, IL and Nearby

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downs area is the $1.22 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms or more Model at Class Act Realty in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Downs apartment is the 4 Balcony Renovated Model at The Social on Hovey starting at $829 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Class Act Realty4 Bedrooms or more4BR,2.5BA$1.22
The Social on Hovey4 Balcony Renovated4BR,4BA$0.55
The Social at Illinois State4-bed/4-bath4BR,4BA$0.53
Hershey Clearwater Townhomes3/1.5 (Remodel)3BR,1.5BA$1.17
Wingover Luxury Apartments and TownhomesThree Bedroom/Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.23
Danbury Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath (market)2BR,2BA$1.11
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
Ekstam Apartments2 Beds 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Lincoln Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
Currency Commons Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1.37

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Getting Around Downs, IL

Walk Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downs Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downs Apartment is $750 at Bradlee Park Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downs is starting from $850 at Bradlee Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downs Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downs Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lincoln Lofts and starts from $1,150.

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