
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Emma, IL from $500 (64 Rentals)
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Village Green

Graystone Henderson

Anchor Court

Western Hills Apartments

Fairway Plaza

1210 Char Lee Dr

Valoré at Hidden Hills

Bradford Pointe Apartments

Foxfire West Apartments
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Addison Place

Market Street Apartments

North Park

Parkside Apartments

The Forge on Main

The Manning

Century Estates Apartments
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Weinbach Manor Apartments

Bryce De Moray

Mission Viejo Villas

Copper Creek Townhomes

Central Lofts

Canoe Creek Apartments

Terra Trace Apartments

Leisure Living Lakeside

Saddlebrook

Ross Center Village
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City Pointe

Liv at Locust Creek

The Brickyard Apartments

The Evansville Lofts

1012 Mary St

404 N Carroll St

SPRING VALLEY FLATS

1900 N Willow Rd

1231 Culver Ave

Maple Valley Townhomes
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728 Renshaw Ave

510 Ellen Dr

605 W Michigan St

Donaldson Arms

2728 W Virginia St

408 S Bosse Ave

437 S Bosse Ave

Valore at Pine Hills

614 5th St

413 3rd St
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Emma, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emma?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Studio Apartments | $1,258 | $600 | $2,350 |
| Emma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,205 | $547 | $2,505 |
| Emma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $805 | $3,000 |
| Emma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $1,190 | $1,560 |
| Emma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $590 | $580 | $600 |
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Cheapest Available Emma Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Emma, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Embassy Apartments in the Lincoln-Bellemeade neighborhood priced from $547. SPRING VALLEY FLATS in the Oakhill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emma apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $547 |
| SPRING VALLEY FLATS | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Graystone Henderson | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| 1210 Char Lee Dr | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Valoré at Hidden Hills | The Dogwood - One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Bradford Pointe Apartments | INBFP 2x1 675sqft - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| The Timbers Apartments | The Oak 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $798 |
| Addison Place | Windsor | 1BR,1BA | $814 |
| Market Street Apartments | Studio Apartment Home in Historic Building | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emma, IL and Nearby
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emma area is the $1.15 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Apartments@41 in the in the Business 41 neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Emma apartment is the 4BR/2BA - Furnished Model at Eagle Village - Historical Access starting at $565 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Evansville West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emma apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments@41 | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Eagle Village - Historical Access | 4BR/2BA - Furnished | 4BR,2BA | $0.47 |
| Ross Center Village | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| North Park | Berkshire | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| Colonial Manor Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Mission Viejo Villas | B- Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Lakewood Flats and Townhomes | 1 lg w/d | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Century Estates Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 1210 Char Lee Dr | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emma Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Emma?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Emma is at Embassy Apartments listed at $660.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Emma Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emma Apartment is $547 at Embassy Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Emma Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Emma is starting from $725 at Bradford Pointe Apartments.
What is the most affordable Emma Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Emma Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canoe Creek Apartments and starts from $1,237.
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