
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Equality, IL from $500 (61 Rentals)
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1210 Char Lee Dr

Graystone Henderson

University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments

Anchor Court Apartments

Western Hills Apartments

Valoré at Hidden Hills

Cambridge Manor Apartments

Brookside Apartments

Lake Logan Apartments
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North Park

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Foxfire West Apartments

Woodbridge Place Apartments

Aspen Court Apartments

Market Street Apartments

Parkside Apartments

Saddlebrook
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The Forge on Main

Shawnee Village

Century Estates Apartments

Copper Creek Townhomes

Central Lofts

Canoe Creek Apartments

The Evansville Lofts

Leisure Living Lakeside

City Pointe

The Brickyard Apartments
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Liv at Locust Creek

218 Illinois St

225 Steven St

1 C Ln

Maple Valley Townhomes

437 S Bosse Ave

The Rathbone Apartments

400 E College St

Donaldson Arms

Valore at Pine Hills
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800 S 3rd St

304 N Main St

418 W Webster St

607 Old Creal Springs Rd

617 E Broadway Blvd

Chesapeake

Mountain Valley Properties -Marion

301 N 10th St

501 E Reeves St

407 Prosperity St
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Equality, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Equality?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality Studio Apartments | $1,453 | $625 | $2,380 |
| Equality 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $500 | $2,535 |
| Equality 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $124 | $2,850 |
| Equality 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,333 | $825 | $1,600 |
| Equality 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $1,080 | $2,080 |
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Cheapest Available Equality Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Equality, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 1210 Char Lee Dr in the Howell neighborhood priced from $500. Anchor Court Apartments in the Howell neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Equality apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1210 Char Lee Dr | 1bed1bath | 1BR, 1BA | $500 |
| Anchor Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $625 |
| University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $625 |
| Graystone Henderson | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $675 |
| Valoré at Hidden Hills | The Dogwood - One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR, 1BA | $675 |
| Brookside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $690 |
| Lakewood Flats and Townhomes | The Dogwood | 1BR, 1BA | $745 |
| Woodbridge Place Apartments | 1x1-700 | 1BR, 1BA | $799 |
| 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 Equality, IL and Nearby
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Equality area is the $0.89 price per square foot 1X1 Model at 2600 Fairway Dr starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Equality apartment is the Four Bedroom (1.5 bath or 4 bath) Model at Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) starting at $1,455 with a $0.91 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Equality apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2600 Fairway Dr | 1X1 | 3BR, 2.5BA | $0.89 |
| Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) | Four Bedroom (1.5 bath or 4 bath) | 4BR, 4BA | $0.91 |
| Brookside Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1.10 |
| Washington Court | Washington Court - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.18 |
| Chesapeake | B1 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.01 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.03 |
| Century Estates Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.11 |
| North Park | McCallister | 1BR, 1BA | $1.11 |
| 1210 Char Lee Dr | 1bed1bath | 1BR, 1BA | $0.67 |
| University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Equality Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Equality?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Equality is at University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments listed at $625.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Equality Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Equality Apartment is $500 at 1210 Char Lee Dr.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Equality Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Equality is starting from $700 at 1210 Char Lee Dr.
What is the most affordable Equality Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Equality Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canoe Creek Apartments and starts from $1,237.
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