
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Golden, IL from $300 (49 Rentals)
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Jacksonville Affordable Housing

Macomb Rentals

Total Monthly Price
Alice Place West Burlington

Mayfair Manor

Lexington Concord

Smith and Royer Apartments

Bel Aire Apartments

Aspen Court
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PARKWAY ESTATES

Park Madison Apartments

Summer Street Apartments

Green Gable Cottages

Westland Village

Caspian Village Apartments

Ridgebrook Apartments

Laborer's Home Development IV, For Age 62+

Tama Too Apartments
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New Eastlawn Apartments

Stonegate Village Apartments

Hawthorne Townhomes

Monroe City Senior Housing 62+

1116 beecher ave, Unit 2

1500 N Carolina St

River Oaks Trails

Urbane424 Apartments

Creekside Park
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Galesburg Towers

School House Apartments

1303 Brick St

714 W Carroll St

Nexus TownHomes

Uptown Village Apartments

1110 Huber Ave

Swing's Leisure Apartments

630 N 6th St
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Lotts Landing Senior Apartments

Chateau Apartments

201-220 Charleston Blvd

Williamsburg Apartments

Morton Street Apartments

Keokuk Family Flats

2216 Piper Pl

The Burlington Apartments

119 N 1st St
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601-605 W Orchard St

Elm Haven

Pleasant Terrace Townhomes

522 W Murray St
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 | $932 | $390 | $1,800 |
| Golden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $802 | $347 | $1,750 |
| Golden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,017 | $267 | $4,500 |
| Golden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $296 | $2,700 |
| Golden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,235 | $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 Studio unit found at Macomb Rentals priced from $390. Jacksonville Affordable Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $485. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Golden apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Rentals | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $390 |
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $485 |
| Mayfair Manor | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
| Smith and Royer Apartments | 1 Bedroom Side Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
| 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 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| PARKWAY ESTATES | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $805 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden, IL and Nearby
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Golden area is the $0.85 price per square foot 3 BR / 2 BA Model at Creekside Park in the starting from $1,029. The second greatest value Golden apartment is the Churchill Lofts - 301 Model at Churchill Lofts starting at $1,100 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Park | 3 BR / 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Churchill Lofts | Churchill Lofts - 301 | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Blaul Lofts | Blaul Lofts - 208 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Westland Village | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| PARKWAY ESTATES | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Alice Place West Burlington | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| School House Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 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 $450 at Macomb Rentals.
What is the most affordable Golden Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Golden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at PARKWAY ESTATES and starts from $915.
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