Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamel, IL from $500 (37 Rentals)
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Rocwood Apartments

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237 N Wood River Ave

117 N Shamrock St

714 E 6th St

523 S Central Ave

1812 Central Ave

900 8th St
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723 Osborn Dr

1404 Willard St

20 Raylynn Ct

2306 College Ave

8 Jardin Ct

12 Coachlight Trailer Park

23 Coachlight Trailer Park

251 Victory Dr
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Hamel, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hamel?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hamel Studio Apartments | $1,072 | $750 | $1,395 |
Hamel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $662 | $525 | $2,095 |
Hamel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $625 | $2,860 |
Hamel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $800 | $2,790 |
Hamel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,217 | $725 | $2,900 |
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Cheapest Available Hamel Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamel, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Trinity Park in the North Riverfront neighborhood priced from $525. Rocwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamel apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Spanish Lake Townhomes | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $733 |
Bilava Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Cedar Point Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Windham Chase | 2 BD/1B | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Metro Apartments at Wood River | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Metro Apartments At Bethalto | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamel, IL and Nearby
As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamel area is the $0.86 price per square foot 4Bd Townhouse Deluxe Model at BSB Apartments in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Hamel apartment is the Hamilton Model at ReNew at Alton starting at $1,660 with a $1.11 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Hamel apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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BSB Apartments | 4Bd Townhouse Deluxe | 4BR,2BA | $0.86 |
ReNew at Alton | Hamilton | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.11 |
River Trace Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
Parc at 720 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
Spanish Lake Townhomes | Aurora | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Windham Chase | 2 BD/1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Getting Around Hamel, IL
Walk Score®
34 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hamel Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamel Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamel Apartment is $525 at Trinity Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hamel Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hamel is starting from $636 at Trinity Park.
What is the most affordable Hamel Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hamel Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rocwood Apartments and starts from $1,000.
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