
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Germantown, IL from $500 (40 Rentals)
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McKay Manor

Flax Meadow Townhomes

Kingsbury Campus Apartments

Storyboard on Roger

Wilson Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

500 E A St
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Linwood Apartments

Shiloh Commons Holdings

Shadow Ridge Apartments

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The Meadows at Shadow Ridge

Green Door Apartments

Storyboard on Lake Christine

Storyboard on Rockwood
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Storyboard on Park Terrace

1400 Sangamon Dr

Winchester Place Apartments

Reside Here Apartments & Rentals

Storyboard on Shan

Longacre Apartment Resort

1118 E 3rd St

Northbrooke Commons
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Bradford Place & Ansley Oaks Apartments

Metro Landing of Swansea - Senior 55+

Lofts on the Square (Senior 55+)

605 Walnut St. Apartments

Highland Villas Apartments - 55+ Senior

Lakewood Estates

215 anderson lane A

13 Deerwood Park
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1339 N County Rd

106 Lee Dr

700 W State St

445 Ponderosa Ave

117 Northtowne St

15 Deerwood Park

2 Deerwood Park

Crown Pointe Townhomes - Shiloh
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Germantown, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Germantown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown Studio Apartments | $682 | $200 | $1,165 |
| Germantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,504 | $200 | $1,760 |
| Germantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $200 | $2,605 |
| Germantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $883 | $2,035 |
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Cheapest Available Germantown Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Germantown, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood priced from $200. Flax Meadow Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Germantown apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $200 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $715 |
| McKay Manor | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $730 |
| Bouse Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Wilson Apartments | Two Bedroom - Laundry In Unit | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| 500 E A St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Linwood Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Shadow Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed- 600 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Meadows at Shadow Ridge | 1.1- 612 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Green Door Apartments | 1BR/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Germantown, IL and Nearby
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Germantown area is the $0.58 price per square foot 3 Bdrm Model at McKay Manor in the in the Clinton County neighborhood starting from $730. The second greatest value Germantown apartment is the Hayden B1 Model at Storyboard on Hayden starting at $1,500 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Metro East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Germantown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKay Manor | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| Storyboard on Hayden | Hayden B1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
| Storyboard on Park Entrance | Park Entrance B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 1118 E 3rd St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Linwood Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Reside Here Apartments & Rentals | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| Storyboard on Lake Christine | Lake Christine B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
| Wilson Apartments | Two Bedroom - Laundry In Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Germantown Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Germantown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Germantown Apartment is $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Germantown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Germantown is starting from $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.
What is the most affordable Germantown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Germantown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at McKay Manor and starts from $730.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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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.