
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Freeport, IL from $400 (49 Rentals)
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Winmar Townhomes

Greenfield

Cheshire

334 E Empire St

Yellow Creek Glen Apartments

Kiwanis Manor Apartments

415 W Galena Ave

916 E Garden St
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553 N Warren Ave

773 W Homer St

325 W Evelyn St

218 N West Ave

704 S Ottawa Ave

630 S 17th Ave

429 S Chicago Ave

Dixon River Apartments

The Arbors
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Roberts Court

Beacon Hill Apartments

Total Monthly Price
201 - 207 West Win Heights

Halsted Park Apartments

One bedroom apartment with balcony

4566 Governors Dr

Great Oaks Apartments

Creekview Apartments- Upcoming Open Houses!

Windsor Apartment
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Whitestone Manor Apartments

**CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES**

Riverside Terrace Apartments

3432-3436 Harrison Ave

Riverside Glen Apartments

Renn Hart Hills

Water Power Lofts

Rockford Housing Authority

Carthage Apartments
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2816 Rudeen Close

4418 Eastridge Dr

4471 Carthage Dr

4210-4212 7th St

4703 Turner St

4714 Trevor Cir

3036 La Salle Ave

1720 Remington Rd

Lakeland Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::
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2915 Sherman Ave

Burnham Lofts

William Brown Lofts

Apple Orchard Townhomes
Freeport, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Freeport?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Freeport Studio Apartments | $1,107 | $865 | $1,399 |
| Cheap Freeport 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,118 | $650 | $1,699 |
| Cheap Freeport 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $750 | $2,300 |
| Cheap Freeport 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $910 | $2,010 |
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Cheapest Available Freeport Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Freeport, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Winmar Townhomes priced from $750. Greenfield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Freeport apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winmar Townhomes | 1215-a | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Greenfield | 186-a | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Dixon River Apartments | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Cheshire | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Creekview Apartments- Upcoming Open Houses! | Newly Renovated 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Windsor Apartment | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| **CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES** | Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Great Oaks Apartments | Marigold at Great Oaks | 2BR,1BA | $1,132 |
| 201 - 207 West Win Heights | 201 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Freeport, IL
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Freeport area is the $1.56 price per square foot Hamilton Townhome Model at Pembrook Place in the in the Rolling Green neighborhood starting from $2,120. The second greatest value Freeport apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Haven at Willow Creek starting at $1,700 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the North Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Freeport apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembrook Place | Hamilton Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| The Haven at Willow Creek | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Greenfield | 186-a | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.65 |
| 201 - 207 West Win Heights | 201 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Winmar Townhomes | 1215-a | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| Cheshire | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Creekview Apartments- Upcoming Open Houses! | Newly Renovated 1BR+Washer/dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Dixon River Apartments | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| **CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES** | Upper floor with dishwasher | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Freeport Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Freeport Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Freeport Apartment is $820 at Roberts Court.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Freeport Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Freeport is starting from $750 at Winmar Townhomes.
What is the most affordable Freeport Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Freeport Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dixon River Apartments and starts from $910.
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