
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois City, IL from $400 (65 Rentals)
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Ecumenical New Horizons

Century Woods Apartments

Harrison Lofts

RIVERWALK LOFTS

Woodland Apartments

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Welch Hotel Senior Apartments

Eagles Crest Apartments

800 E 6th St, Unit A

Breckenridge Apartments
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1616-1634 W 42nd St

Apartments on Main

Carriage Hill

Walcott Manor Apartments

Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way

Sherwood Forest Apartments

Pershing Hill Lofts

Urbane 210

Union Arcade Building

River Ridge 2301-2325 University Drive
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The Hendrix

Cobblestone Apartments

Federal Point

Halligan Coffee Company Lofts

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301 2nd W St, Unit 3, Unit 3

Chandler Pointe Senior Living

Vue at 7th

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815 Cedar St, Unit 4, Unit 4

Bucktown Lofts

Mississippi Lofts
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401 Brady St

The Penthouse Davenport

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301 W 2nd St

Spencer Towers

413 E 2nd St

2609 Diehn Ave

407-407 SW 8th St

Contree Manoir Apartments

607 NE 3rd Ave

2020 Cedar St
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Cotton Mill Apartments

1218 Cedar St

LaFayette Square

804 SW 4th St

801 5th St

604 W 3rd St

812 SW 9th St

Colorado Senior Lofts 55+

3240 Heatherton Dr

218 1/2 W 7th St
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Illinois City, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Illinois City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois City Studio Apartments | $928 | $644 | $1,375 |
| Illinois City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $930 | $488 | $1,805 |
| Illinois City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,025 | $631 | $2,850 |
| Illinois City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $597 | $2,400 |
| Illinois City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,095 | $845 | $1,425 |
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Cheapest Available Illinois City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Illinois City, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Ecumenical New Horizons in the North Side neighborhood priced from $488. Century Woods Apartments in the Saukie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Illinois City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumenical New Horizons | One Bed Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $488 |
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 2 Bedroom Duplex | 2BR,1BA | $655 |
| Woodland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Welch Hotel Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath with patio | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Illinois City, IL and Nearby
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Illinois City area is the $0.93 price per square foot 908 Iowa (Duplex) Model at Ecumenical New Horizons in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Illinois City apartment is the 1bd/1ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Illinois City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 908 Iowa (Duplex) | 4BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Halligan Coffee Company Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Vue at 7th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| The Hendrix | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 2 Bedroom Duplex | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Illinois City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Illinois City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Illinois City is at Woodland Apartments listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Illinois City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Illinois City Apartment is $488 at Ecumenical New Horizons.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Illinois City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Illinois City is starting from $631 at Ecumenical New Horizons.
What is the most affordable Illinois City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Illinois City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Century Woods Apartments and starts from $815.
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