
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gays, IL from $400 (42 Rentals)
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RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW

Roosevelt School Apartments

Westport Apartments

Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll

Coles Crossing Apartments

Stones Crossing Apartments

Arthur Ave Apartments
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The Quarry Apartments

OldeTowne Apartments

Woodcrest Apartment Homes

Oakwood Estates

Timber Cove

616 S 6th St

Decatur Flats Apartments

Woodfall Villas
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Kobuck Apartments

West Mound Apartments

Campus Suites

Park Place

Bristol Gardens

6th St Apartments

2474 N Florian

Prairie Hills
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Hickory Point Apartments

462 W Leafland Ave

Campus Pointe Apartments

Rider Place

1363 E Johns Ave

Newton Senior Housing

759 E Lawrence St

Cougill Senior Apartments
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600 Marshall Ave

509 Charleston Ave

615 Harper Ave

913 N Taylorville Blvd

1905 12th St

1274 W Green St

111 S Elder Ln

117 S Elder Ln
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545 W William St

249 N 17th St
Gays, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gays?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gays Studio Apartments | $660 | $502 | $749 |
| Gays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $966 | $413 | $2,025 |
| Gays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $527 | $2,655 |
| Gays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $641 | $2,150 |
| Gays 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $850 | $1,529 |
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Cheapest Available Gays Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Gays, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Westport Apartments priced from $484. Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $497. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gays apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $484 |
| Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $497 |
| Roosevelt School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $502 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | Two Bedrooms One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $507 |
| Stones Crossing Apartments | Nice one bedroom efficiency apartment | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $610 |
| 616 S 6th St | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| OldeTowne Apartments | 2 Bed/1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $719 |
| Oakwood Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Decatur Flats Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gays, IL and Nearby
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gays area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Panther Heights in the starting from $1,380. The second greatest value Gays apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Oakwood Estates starting at $785 with a $0.87 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Gays apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Heights | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.99 |
| Oakwood Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Royal Heights | Royal Heights 2 Bed w/ Study & 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.38 |
| Decatur Flats Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | Two Bedrooms One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 2474 N Florian | 10 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Stones Crossing Apartments | Very nice and updated one bedroom for rent!!!!! | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gays Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gays?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gays is at Roosevelt School Apartments listed at $502.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gays Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gays Apartment is $421 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gays Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gays is starting from $507 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.
What is the most affordable Gays Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Gays Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westport Apartments and starts from $665.
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