Cheap Apartments for Rent in Grand Chain, IL from $300 (35 Rentals)
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The District at Cape

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411 W Commercial St

709 S Poplar St

726 Warren St

539 Cape Meadows Cir

1030 N Cape Rock Dr

16830 IL-37

317 5th St

711 S Poplar St
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144 South West End Boulevard

540 Cape Meadows Cir
Grand Chain, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grand Chain?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Grand Chain Studio Apartments | $506 | $420 | $948 |
Grand Chain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $833 | $500 | $3,200 |
Grand Chain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $761 | $390 | $3,600 |
Grand Chain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $923 | $361 | $1,650 |
Grand Chain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,224 | $295 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available Grand Chain Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Grand Chain, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at The District at Cape priced from $361. The Quadrangle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grand Chain apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The District at Cape | RedHawk | 3BR,1BA | $361 |
The Quadrangle Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $450 |
Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $450 |
Cape Trails | Rowdy | 4BR,4BA | $480 |
Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Jackson House | 1 Bedroom - Jackson House | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
University Edge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $800 |
Shawnee Village | 1 BR /1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $853 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Chain, IL and Nearby
As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Chain area is the $0.45 price per square foot Three Bedroom (1.5 or 2.5 bath) Model at Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) in the starting from $995. The second greatest value Grand Chain apartment is the Rowdy Model at Cape Trails starting at $480 with a $0.33 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand Chain apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) | Three Bedroom (1.5 or 2.5 bath) | 3BR,2BA | $0.45 |
Cape Trails | Rowdy | 4BR,4BA | $0.33 |
Westcreek Villas | Hadley | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Grand Place Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
University Village - Carbondale, IL | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Southside Square Apartments - NOW LEASING | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
The District at Cape | Chestnut UPG | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Chain Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Grand Chain Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Grand Chain Apartment is $550 at Schilling Property Management.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Grand Chain Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Grand Chain is starting from $390 at The District at Cape.
What is the most affordable Grand Chain Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Grand Chain Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The District at Cape and starts from $361.
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