
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Illinois City, IL from $488 (43 Rentals)
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Duplexes LLC

Century Woods Apartments

Harrison Lofts

RIVERWALK LOFTS

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Welch Hotel Senior Apartments

Jebens Court Apartments

Woodland Apartments
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Eagles Crest Apartments

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305 1/2 W 3rd St, Unit 305 1/2 - 2nd Floor

Carriage Hill

Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way

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Pershing Hill Lofts

Vue at 7th
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Walcott Manor Apartments

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Union Arcade Building

River Ridge 2301-2325 University Drive

The Hendrix

Breckenridge Davenport Apartments

Spencer Towers

413 E 2nd St
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Contree Manoir Apartments

Cotton Mill Apartments

3240 Heatherton Dr

608 W 3rd St

606 W 3rd St

1218 Cedar St

3553 Heatherton Dr

Colorado Senior Lofts 55+
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Hershey Manor

Burtlen House

1736 Davie St

2323-3030 31st Ave

1014 1st Ave

605 W 3rd St

2218 Emerald Dr

1607 W 2nd St
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3032 Indian Rd

Hershey Lofts

2201 W 2nd St
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 | $939 | $627 | $1,315 |
| Illinois City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,080 | $488 | $1,900 |
| Illinois City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $631 | $2,300 |
| Illinois City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $781 | $3,300 |
| Illinois City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,036 | $930 | $1,199 |
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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 Ecumencial New Horizons in the North Side neighborhood priced from $488. Duplexes LLC in the North Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $597. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Illinois City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumencial New Horizons | 1002 Ash #6 (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $488 |
| Duplexes LLC | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $597 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Welch Hotel Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Woodland Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $675 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Illinois City, IL and Nearby
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Illinois City area is the $1.09 price per square foot The Riverside Model at Parkway Commons in the in the Saukie neighborhood starting from $1,350. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Commons | The Riverside | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Bucktown Lofts | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Ecumencial New Horizons | Warren St (Duplex) | 4BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Duplexes LLC | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 305 1/2 W 3rd St, Unit 305 1/2 - 2nd Floor | 305 1/2 W 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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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 Welch Hotel Senior Apartments listed at $650.
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 Ecumencial 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 Ecumencial 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 Duplexes LLC and starts from $597.
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