
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Harvard, IL from $500 (49 Rentals)
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Autumn Glen Apartment Homes

207 Admiral Dr

315 Ridge Lane Dr

Harvard Park Apartments

Fox Lane

Brass Works Apartments

Pearl Place Apartments

First Avenue Apartments
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Shadley Apartments

Prairie Landing

Parkside Village-Delavan

Carriage Court Apartments

Willow Brooke

Allen Street Apartments

Autumnwood Apartments

Silver Creek Apartments

Marengo Woods
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Garden Quarter Apartments

Sugar Creek Apartments

Fawn Ridge Apartments

Patriot Prairie of Woodstock

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Hawks Ridge Apartments

Oak Terrace Apartments

720 W Walworth St

The Paths of Walnut Ridge

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The Lofts at Hawks Ridge
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Geneva Street Apartments

Fairfield Apartments

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Falcon Ridge Apartments

The Ridges of Geneva East

Gateway Estates

Geneva Estates

Chapel Hill Apartments

Highlands of Kensington Manor

531 Leah Ln, Unit 2A
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Tuckaway Townhomes

Whispering Pines Apartments

Geneva Meadows

Phoenix Street Apartments

532-532 Sugar Creek Rd

720 Whitman St

730 N Seminary Ave

4301 W Shamrock Ln

727 Elm Ln
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858 Clay St

531 Leah Ln

1703 12th Ave

410 Center St
Harvard, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harvard?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Studio Apartments | $1,275 | $1,080 | $1,350 |
| Harvard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,315 | $839 | $1,972 |
| Harvard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,526 | $563 | $2,135 |
| Harvard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $749 | $2,341 |
| Harvard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $2,065 | $2,445 |
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Cheapest Available Harvard Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Harvard, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Pearl Place Apartments priced from $893. Allen Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harvard apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $893 |
| Allen Street Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Northfield Court | Valley View | 1BR,1BA | $1,134 |
| Silver Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Marengo Woods | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Sugar Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Fawn Ridge Apartments | Valley View | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Hawks Ridge Apartments | Bayview | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| 720 W Walworth St | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Lofts at Hawks Ridge | Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard, IL and Nearby
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harvard area is the $1.36 price per square foot Duplex Model at Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes in the in the Ellis Farms neighborhood starting from $2,265. The second greatest value Harvard apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Middle Upper Model at Chapel Hill Apartments starting at $1,449 with a $1.25 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Harvard apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Ridge Apartment Homes | Duplex | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
| Chapel Hill Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath Middle Upper | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| The Ridges of Geneva East | Summit | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Pearl Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Gateway Estates | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Lower | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 720 W Walworth St | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Hawks Ridge Apartments | Bayview | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Sugar Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Allen Street Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Northfield Court | Summit | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harvard Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Harvard Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Harvard Apartment is $1,134 at Northfield Court.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Harvard Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Harvard is starting from $893 at Pearl Place Apartments.
What is the most affordable Harvard Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Harvard Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fox Lane and starts from $1,395.
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