Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellsworth, IL from $500 (46 Rentals)

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Cortez Apartments
$825 - $940
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Cortez Apartments

2506-2512 E Washington StBloomington, IL 61704
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314 Mecherle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

314 Mecherle

314 Mecherle DrBloomington, IL 61701
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Fairmont Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmont Apartments

717 Fairmont DrBloomington, IL 61704
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2 Curtis Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Curtis Ct

2 Curtis CtNormal, IL 61761

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1 White Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 White Place

1 White PlBloomington, IL 61701
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Oak Creek Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Creek Plaza

108 Oak Creek PlzBloomington, IL 61704
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Hershey Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hershey Townhomes

1411 N Hershey RdBloomington, IL 61704

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Ellsworth, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ellsworth Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellsworth, IL is a Studio unit found at Washington Senior Apartments in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood priced from $546. Bradlee Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellsworth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$546
Bradlee Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Broadmoor ParkCortez 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
The Oaks1 bed / bath1BR,1BA$800
Cortez ApartmentsUnfurnished1BR,1BA$825
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$830
CollegePlace Uptown2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$845
1-7 Keisha Drive1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$875
The Grove at Main1/1 TRA1BR,1BA$899
East Douglas Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellsworth, IL and Nearby

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellsworth area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2BR/ 1BA Model at East Douglas Apartments in the in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Ellsworth apartment is the All units Model at 3 Stortz Drive starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellsworth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
East Douglas Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$0.75
3 Stortz DriveAll units2BR,2BA$1.08
Oak Creek Plaza2/1 Vaulted Ceilings LVP Flooring2BR,1BA$1.04
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
Ekstam Apartments2 Beds 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Rainbow Circle Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.23
Currency Commons Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$1.00
Lincoln Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse.2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Arbors at EastlandThe Maple2BR,1BA$1.00
The Grove at Main1/1 TRA1BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellsworth Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ellsworth?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ellsworth is at Washington Senior Apartments listed at $546.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ellsworth Apartment is $578 at Washington Senior Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ellsworth is starting from $845 at CollegePlace Uptown.

What is the most affordable Ellsworth Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ellsworth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Class Act Realty and starts from $1,475.

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