
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Gardner, IL from $700 (37 Rentals)
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Cedar Crossing Apartments

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Stone Falls

Pontiac Towers

Larkin Village

St James Place

The Birches Apartments

Tudor Park Apartments
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Winchester Manor

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The Woodlands of Crest Hill

24138 - 24158 W Main St

Willow Run of Crest Hill

Avalon at Morris

Yorkville Apartments

Pheasant Run Apartments

The Port
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Pine Ridge

Williams Street Townhomes

101 E Bannon St

407 E Seminole St

West Harbor Place

1304 E North St

811 Covey Ln

101 Bannon Dr

1161 S Buchanan St
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115 N Hickory St

Sutton Place Apartments

Twin Oaks West Apartments

602 Meadowood Ln

318 Liberty St

138 S 1st St

1353 Lakeview Ave

1014 Shagbark Rd

121 Davis Ave
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912 Douglas St
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 | $1,630 | $825 | $2,757 |
| Gardner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $795 | $3,128 |
| Gardner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,287 | $895 | $3,838 |
| Gardner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,783 | $1,150 | $4,657 |
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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 |
| Pontiac Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Tudor Park Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,209 |
| Bays Tower Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Woodlands of Crest Hill | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
| 24138 - 24158 W Main St | 24138 W Main St Unit 102 | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| HighPoint Community Apartments | Maple 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| The Bluffs | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,744 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardner, IL and Nearby
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardner area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at Bellarmine Estates in the in the Sunset Point neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Gardner apartment is the Douglas BF Model at Home at Ashcroft starting at $3,600 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Ashcroft Place 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine Estates | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
| Home at Ashcroft | Douglas BF | 3BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| Redwood Lockport | Forestwood | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| Reserve at Romeoville | Highlands-G | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Reserve at Fox River | 3BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Pheasant Run Apartments | sc3s1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.82 |
| Stone Falls | Two Bedroom, Luxury Package | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Tudor Park Apartments | Three Bedroom One Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Pontiac Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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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 The Woodlands of Crest Hill listed at $1,289.
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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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.

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