Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gays, IL from $300 (39 Rentals)

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Woodcrest Apartment Homes
$647 - $1,100
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$572 - $1,025
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$75
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$647 - $1,100
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Woodcrest Apartment Homes

3903 Camelot CircleDecatur, IL 62526
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Timber Cove
$685 - $1,026
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$520 - $861
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$165
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$685 - $1,026
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Timber Cove

1707 S Country Club RdDecatur, IL 62521
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616 S 6th St
$699 - $749
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$649 - $699
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$699 - $749
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616 S 6th St

616 S 6th StMattoon, IL 61938
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Prairie Hills
$925 - $1,190
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$765 - $1,030
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$160
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$925 - $1,190
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Prairie Hills

300 W Mound RdDecatur, IL 62526
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West Mound Apartments
$945
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$845
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$945
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West Mound Apartments

3707 N Northhaven CtDecatur, IL 62526
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Highland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland

1526 Edgar DrCharleston, IL 61920
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Rider Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rider Place

9 Wills PlArcola, IL 61910
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Newton Senior Housing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Senior Housing

201 Eaton StNewton, IL 62448
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600 Marshall Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

600 Marshall Ave

600 Marshall AveMattoon, IL 61938

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Gays, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gays Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gays, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW priced from $421. Roosevelt School Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $496. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gays apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$421
Roosevelt School Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$496
Stones CrossingNice one bedroom efficiency apartment1BR,1BA$625
OldeTowne Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$629
616 S 6th St0/1Studio,1BA$699
Timber CoveThe Yawl1BR,1BA$770
Oakwood EstatesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$785
Campus Suites1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$830
2474 N Florian102BR,1BA$900
1905 12th St2BDR2BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gays, IL and Nearby

As of April 04, 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 3BR/1.0BA Model at Decatur Flats Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $0.96 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Gays apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Panther Heights3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$0.99
Decatur Flats Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$0.96
Lake Land Living3 Bedroom 1 baths3BR,1BA$0.47
The Courtyard3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.27
Oakwood EstatesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.87
2474 N Florian102BR,1.5BA$1.13
Roosevelt School Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.66
Timber CoveThe Yawl1BR,1BA$1.10
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Stones CrossingVery nice and updated one bedroom for rent!!!!!1BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gays Apartments

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 Roosevelt School Apartments and starts from $662.

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