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Pine Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

1112 Parkwood DrJoliet, IL 60432
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West Harbor Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Harbor Place

703 W Harbor StKankakee, IL 60901

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Gardner, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phoenix Apartments of PontiacOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$795
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,209
311 N Ottawa StStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$1,326
HighPoint Community ApartmentsOak 11BR,1BA$1,428
Ravine Woods Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,525
24138 - 24158 W Main St24138 W Main St Unit 1022BR,1BA$1,650
Sixteen30S1Studio,1BA$1,692
The Legacy Apartments1 Bedroom LG1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardner, IL and Nearby

As of June 02, 2025 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 Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Gardner apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Ravine Woods Apartments starting at $1,525 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardner apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Home at AshcroftDouglas BF3BR,2BA$2.24
Ravine Woods Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.33
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
The Bluffs1E1BR,1BA$2.53
Enclave at 127th ApartmentsAria1BR,1BA$2.41
Phoenix Apartments of PontiacOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$0.94
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$2.42
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.64
HighPoint Community ApartmentsOak 11BR,1BA$2.26
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$2.22

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Getting Around Gardner, IL

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gardner Apartments

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 $1,209 at Tudor Park Apartments.

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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