Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elkhart, IL from $500 (34 Rentals)

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Butler Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Butler Place

3100 Butler StSpringfield, IL 62703
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1665 Seven Pines RdSpringfield, IL 62704
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Elkhart, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elkhart Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elkhart, IL is a Studio unit found at The Hickcox Collection in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood priced from $628. Denison Place in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkhart apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hickcox CollectionThe HickoxStudio,1BA$628
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Safe Harbor PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$675
Butler Place2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$700
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
106 S 4th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Whispering Pines ApartmentsSpacious & Stylish Living at Whispering Pines –...1BR,1BA$825
Lake Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$830
Meadow View PlaceLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkhart, IL and Nearby

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elkhart area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Prairie Vista in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Elkhart apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bath (I) Model at Brainard Landings Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.75 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Elkhart apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie Vista2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Brainard Landings ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath (I)3BR,2BA$0.75
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
3TENB12BR,1BA$1.12
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
2474 N Florian1st Floor2BR,1.5BA$1.13
CandlesA11BR,1BA$1.10
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07

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Walk Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elkhart Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elkhart?

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elkhart Apartment is $675 at Denison Place.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elkhart is starting from $700 at Butler Place.

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