
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gardner, IL from $700 (40 Rentals)
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Cedar Crossing Apartments

Pine Meadows Apartments

Stone Falls

Pontiac Towers

Larkin Village

St James Place

811 Covey Ln
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Tudor Park Apartments

The Woodlands of Crest Hill

Winchester Manor

Bays Tower Apartments

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Sutton Place Apartments

Pheasant Run

24138 - 24158 W Main St
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Willow Run of Crest Hill

Ravine Woods Apartments

Avalon at Morris

Yorkville Apartments

The Port

1264 Liberty St

Williams Street Townhomes

506-530 Main St
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1304 E North St

Pine Ridge

101 E Bannon St

407 E Seminole St

West Harbor Place

465-479 N School St

263 N Wildwood Ave

101 Bannon Dr
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Twin Oaks West Apartments

2304 Ashland Dr

218 Madison St

509 Kungs Way

25731 W Bridge St

3101 Heritage Dr

144 1st

258 W Water St
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Gardner, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gardner?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Studio Apartments | $1,681 | $825 | $2,675 |
| Gardner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $795 | $2,771 |
| Gardner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,157 | $895 | $4,175 |
| Gardner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,933 | $1,150 | $4,491 |
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Cheapest Available Gardner Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Gardner, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac priced from $795. Stone Falls in the Sunset Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gardner apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Stone Falls | One Bedroom, Base Package | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| 811 Covey Ln | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Tudor Park Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,209 |
| Bays Tower Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
| The Woodlands of Crest Hill | Cypress 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,379 |
| Ravine Woods Apartments | 2 Bedroom - North | 2BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| The Port | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Reserve at Romeoville | Meadow | Studio,1BA | $1,629 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardner, IL and Nearby
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardner area is the $2.24 price per square foot Douglas BF Model at Home at Ashcroft in the in the Ashcroft Place neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Gardner apartment is the Two Bedroom B1 Model at Reserve at Fox River Apartments starting at $1,765 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Whispering Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardner apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home at Ashcroft | Douglas BF | 3BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| Reserve at Fox River Apartments | Two Bedroom B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Stone Falls | Two Bedroom, Luxury Package | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Ravine Woods Apartments | 2 Bedroom - North | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 811 Covey Ln | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Timber Pointe Apartments | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Tudor Park Apartments | Three Bedroom One Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| The Woodlands of Crest Hill | Cypress 4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gardner Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gardner?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gardner is at Reserve at Romeoville listed at $1,629.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardner Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardner Apartment is $795 at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gardner Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gardner is starting from $895 at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac.
What is the most affordable Gardner Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Gardner Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tudor Park Apartments and starts from $1,309.
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