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Emma, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emma Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Emma, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Graystone Henderson in the Henderson North End neighborhood priced from $599. Fairway Plaza in the Business 41 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Graystone Henderson1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$599
Fairway Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$615
Embassy Apartments0.1Studio,1BA$680
Anchor Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$690
SPRING VALLEY FLATSThe Redbud1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emma, IL and Nearby

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emma area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Apartments@41 in the in the Business 41 neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Emma apartment is the 4BR/2BA - Furnished Model at Eagle Village starting at $600 with a $0.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Apartments@412BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.15
Eagle Village4BR/2BA - Furnished4BR,2BA$0.50
Liv at Locust CreekLuxury Dresden2BR,1.5BA$1.15
North ParkHarrington2BR,1BA$1.02
Woodbridge PlaceThe Pine2BR,1BA$1.19
Mission Viejo VillasB- Barcelona1BR,1BA$1.13
Parkside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Village GreenCedar Premium1BR,1BA$1.15
Copper Creek TownhomesA-1 Bedroom Ranch1BR,1BA$1.20
Fairway Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emma

What type of rentals are currently available in Emma?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Emma, IL with pricing that ranges from $550 to $2,500. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emma ranging from $575 to $2,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Emma?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Emma ranges from $575 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $988.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Emma?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Emma range from $1,095 to $1,560, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $2,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $580.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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