
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Golden, IL from $300 (47 Rentals)
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Jacksonville Affordable Housing

1537 Wilkes Ave

Macomb Rentals

Total Monthly Price
Alice Place West Burlington

Mayfair Manor

Smith and Royer Apartments

Aspen Court

PARKWAY ESTATES
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Caspian Village Apartments

Ridgebrook Apartments

Bel Aire Apartments

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New Eastlawn Apartments
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Stonegate Village Apartments

Hawthorne Townhomes

Monroe City Senior Housing 62+

1500 N Carolina St

River Oaks Trails

Creekside Park

Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments

Swing's Leisure Apartments

630 N 6th St
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Lexington Concord

Lotts Landing Senior Apartments

410 N Monroe St

Chateau Apartments

201-220 Charleston Blvd

201 Charleston Blvd

208 E Bland St

119 Vanburen Ct

109 E Jackson St
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Williamsburg Apartments

Morton Street Apartments

Keokuk Family Flats

322 S Madison St

418 N Main St

210 E Bland St

The Burlington Apartments

119 N 1st St

601-605 W Orchard St
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1221 Garden Ln

Elm Haven
Golden, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Golden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Studio Apartments | $927 | $390 | $1,200 |
| Golden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $888 | $347 | $1,850 |
| Golden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,095 | $408 | $4,500 |
| Golden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $900 | $2,600 |
| Golden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,343 | $600 | $5,600 |
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Cheapest Available Golden Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Golden, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments priced from $267. Macomb Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $390. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Golden apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $267 |
| Macomb Rentals | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $390 |
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $485 |
| Mayfair Manor | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Smith and Royer Apartments | 1 Bedroom Side Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Green Gable Cottages | Green Gable 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Caspian Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Summer Street Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden, IL and Nearby
As of August 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Golden area is the $0.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Nemitz Hall in the in the Threshers Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Golden apartment is the 3 BR / 2 BA Model at Creekside Park starting at $1,029 with a $0.85 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Golden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemitz Hall | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.76 |
| Creekside Park | 3 BR / 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.28 |
| Westland Village | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Hawthorne Townhomes | 2 Bedrooms 2 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
| PARKWAY ESTATES | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Summer Street Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Golden Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Golden?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Golden is at Macomb Rentals listed at $390.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Golden Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Golden Apartment is $485 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Golden Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Golden is starting from $267 at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments.
What is the most affordable Golden Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Golden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments and starts from $296.
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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.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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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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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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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.