
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Fayetteville, IL from $400 (32 Rentals)
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McKay Manor

Cottonwood Village

Storyboard on Roger

Bouse Apartment Homes

Ben Louis Apartments

500 E A St

Columbia Lakes Apartments
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Shiloh Commons Holdings

Shadow Ridge Apartments

The Meadows at Shadow Ridge

Green Door Apartments

Storyboard on Lake Christine

Storyboard on Rockwood
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Storyboard on Park Terrace

1400 Sangamon Dr

Bradford Place & Ansley Oaks Apartments

Metro Landing of Swansea - Senior 55+

Lofts on the Square (Senior 55+)

2609 Sierra Dr

414 S 10th St

225 S Church St
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Lakewood Estates

215 anderson lane A

21 Gundlach Pl

1339 N County Rd

912 E Adams St

324 N Jackson St

700 W State St

511 Abend St
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Fayetteville, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fayetteville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Studio Apartments | $682 | $200 | $1,165 |
| Fayetteville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $200 | $1,760 |
| Fayetteville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $200 | $2,605 |
| Fayetteville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $587 | $2,178 |
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Cheapest Available Fayetteville Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fayetteville, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood priced from $200. McKay Manor in the Clinton County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $486. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fayetteville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $200 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $486 |
| Cottonwood Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Storyboard on Roger | Roger A1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Bouse Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| 500 E A St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Linwood Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Shadow Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed- 600 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Meadows at Shadow Ridge | 1.1- 612 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Oaks of Dutch Hollow | 5784 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fayetteville, IL and Nearby
As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fayetteville area is the $1.34 price per square foot Carol Ann B2 Model at Storyboard on Carol Ann in the in the O'Fallon neighborhood starting from $1,610. The second greatest value Fayetteville apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 1118 E 3rd St starting at $1,295 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the O'Fallon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fayetteville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storyboard on Carol Ann | Carol Ann B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| 1118 E 3rd St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Linwood Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Reside Here Apartments & Rentals | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| Brookside Manor- O'Fallon, IL | Erin Lee- 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| Storyboard on Lake Christine | Lake Christine B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| Bouse Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Cottonwood Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fayetteville Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fayetteville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fayetteville Apartment is $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fayetteville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fayetteville is starting from $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.
What is the most affordable Fayetteville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fayetteville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at McKay Manor and starts from $587.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.