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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 RIVERWALK LOFTS in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood priced from $620. Carriage Hill Apartments in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Illinois City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$620
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Harrison LoftsStudio - 40%Studio,1BA$627

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Illinois City, IL and Nearby

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Illinois City area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 BR/ 2 BA Model at Bucktown Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Illinois City apartment is the 2bd/2ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bucktown Lofts3 BR/ 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Davenport Bank Apartments2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$1.00
Haven at ParkwayHaven - 2 Bed - Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.08
801 Mulberry Ave, Unit A801 Mulberry Ave3BR,1BA$0.92
1333 E 2nd St, Unit A1333 E 2nd St2BR,1BA$0.91
Sherwood Forest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.99
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.88
Cotton Mill Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.00
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$1.10
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Illinois City

What type of rentals are currently available in Illinois City?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Illinois City, IL with pricing that ranges from $625 to $2,875. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Illinois City ranging from $650 to $1,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Illinois City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Illinois City ranges from $650 to $1,895 with an average monthly rent of $1,165.

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