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311 W Roosevelt St

311 W Roosevelt StDekalb, IL 60115
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property at 1528 Oak Ln

$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1528 Oak Ln

SycamoreIL60178
property at 1643 Park Ave

$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1643 Park Ave

SycamoreIL60178

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Genoa, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Genoa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Genoa, IL is a Studio unit found at Amber Manor in the Dekalb neighborhood priced from $629. Pearl Place Apartments in the Boone County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $693. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Genoa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amber ManorStudio A 60%Studio,1BA$629
Pearl Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$693
The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest DriveHillcrest Drive 1 Bed1BR,1BA$825
Varsity Square Apartments1 Bedroom with Dining Room1BR,1BA$938
The Terraces at DekalbLincoln Hwy 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1,075
Carriage Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Isaac Executive SuitesJunior One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,400
City Hall Suites1 BD | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Cortland EstatesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,648
Mason Townhouse Suites4 TH4BR,3BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Genoa, IL and Nearby

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Genoa area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4 TH Model at Mason Townhouse Suites in the in the Dekalb neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Genoa apartment is the Gregory End Model at Terrabrook at Prairie Ridge starting at $2,500 with a $1.37 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Genoa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mason Townhouse Suites4 TH4BR,3BA$0.93
Terrabrook at Prairie RidgeGregory End4BR,2.5BA$1.37
Cortland EstatesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.47
Pearl Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Carriage Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.51
The Terraces at DekalbLincoln Hwy 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.43
Varsity Square Apartments1 Bedroom with Dining Room1BR,1BA$1.71
The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest DriveHillcrest Drive 1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.06
Amber ManorStudio A 60%Studio ,1BA$3.08

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Genoa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Genoa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Genoa is at Amber Manor listed at $629.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Genoa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Genoa Apartment is $693 at Pearl Place Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Genoa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Genoa is starting from $893 at Pearl Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Genoa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Genoa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest Drive and starts from $1,220.

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