
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Golden, IL from $300 (58 Rentals)
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Jacksonville Affordable Housing

Macomb Rentals

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Alice Place West Burlington

Mayfair Manor

Lexington Concord

Smith and Royer Apartments

Bel Aire Apartments

Aspen Court

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Green Gable Cottages

Park Madison Apartments

Summer Street Apartments

Westland Village

Caspian Village Apartments

501 Lincoln Ave

Ridgebrook Apartments

Laborer's Home Development IV, For Age 62+

Tama Too Apartments

107 N 1st St
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New Eastlawn Apartments

Stonegate Village Apartments

River Oaks Trails

1500 N Carolina St

Monroe City Senior Housing 62+

Creekside Park

Churchill Lofts

Galesburg Towers

School House Apartments

Urbane424 Apartments
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Nexus TownHomes

Uptown Village Apartments

711 N 19th St

Swing's Leisure Apartments

630 N 6th St

Lotts Landing Senior Apartments

Chateau Apartments

201-220 Charleston Blvd

2545 N Co Rd 1740

Williamsburg Apartments
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Morton Street Apartments

12149 DMC Hwy 99

265 Duffield Ave

Keokuk Family Flats

418 N Main St

The Burlington Apartments

601-605 W Orchard St

421 34th Pl

1265 W Losey St

Hawthorne Townhomes
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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 | $855 | $390 | $1,200 |
| Golden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $812 | $347 | $1,800 |
| Golden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,080 | $408 | $4,500 |
| Golden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $900 | $4,900 |
| 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 $300. 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 | $300 |
| Macomb Rentals | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $390 |
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $485 |
| Mayfair Manor | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $525 |
| Smith and Royer Apartments | 1 Bedroom Side Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden, IL and Nearby
As of May 09, 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 Blaul Lofts - 402 Model at Blaul Lofts starting at $1,020 with a $1.00 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 |
| Blaul Lofts | Blaul Lofts - 402 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.31 |
| Westland Village | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| PARKWAY ESTATES | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| 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 |
| 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 $300 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 $340.
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