
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illinois City, IL from $400 (58 Rentals)
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Duplexes LLC

Century Woods Apartments

Harrison Lofts

RIVERWALK LOFTS

Jebens Court Apartments

Woodland Apartments

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Welch Hotel Senior Apartments

3240 Heatherton Dr

1616-1634 W 42nd St
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Eagles Crest Apartments

Apartments on Main

Carriage Hill

Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way

Sherwood Forest Apartments

Breckenridge Davenport Apartments

307 W 3rd St

Pershing Hill Lofts

Walcott Manor Apartments
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Union Arcade Building

River Ridge 2301-2325 University Drive

Vue at 7th

Urbane 210

Cobblestone Apartments

Federal Point

Halligan Coffee Company Lofts

Cruys Lofts

Bucktown Lofts

Mississippi Lofts
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401 Brady St

The Penthouse Davenport

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301 W 2nd St, Unit 4

Spencer Towers

413 E 2nd St

Contree Manoir Apartments

607 NE 3rd Ave

407-407 SW 8th St

Cotton Mill Apartments

604 W 3rd St
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703 W 5th St

218 1/2 W 7th St

Colorado Senior Lofts 55+

627 N Division St

Hershey Manor

Burtlen House

812 SW 9th St

1809 2nd Ave

2323-3030 31st Ave

1622 Washington 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 | $1,072 | $488 | $1,900 |
| Illinois City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,253 | $631 | $3,250 |
| Illinois City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $815 | $3,300 |
| Illinois City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $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 |
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Welch Hotel Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Woodland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Apartments on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Illinois City, IL and Nearby
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Illinois City area is the $1.04 price per square foot 1bd/1ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Illinois City apartment is the 810 E 8th St Model at 810 E 8th St, Unit Unit #1 - Ground Floor starting at $1,025 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Oak Ridge 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 810 E 8th St, Unit Unit #1 - Ground Floor | 810 E 8th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Halligan Coffee Company Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Duplexes LLC | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| RIVERWALK LOFTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Century Woods Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| 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 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 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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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