
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Illiopolis, IL from $400 (60 Rentals)
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RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW

Brainard Landings

Roosevelt School Apartments

Watch Street

Stones Crossing Apartments

Whispering Pines Apartments

Woodcrest Apartment Homes

Denison Place

Hunter Glen Apartments
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Timber Cove

Oakwood Estates

Decatur Flats Apartments

Safe Harbor Properties

Cobblestone Apartments

Hickory Point Apartments

Lake Pointe Apartments

Meadow View Landing

Bristol Gardens

Pine Ridge Apartments
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Ravenwood Townhomes

Capitol Plaza Apartments

2474 N Florian

Koke Mill Apartments

The Boulevard Townhomes

Smart Choice Park

Prairie Hills

West Mound Apartments

Huntington Ridge Apartments

Candles
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Orchard Park

Lincoln Tower Apartments

Hill Meadow Apartments

The Hickox Collection

The Apartments at Liberty Rose

759 E Lawrence St

830 E Rogers Ave

1311 E Garfield Ave

913 N Taylorville Blvd

616 New St
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Butler Place

Pine Woods Apartments

417 E Cook St

677 S 22nd St

619 S 5th St

2016 E Capitol Ave

1091 N Oakcrest Ave.

117 S Elder Ln

3500 N Dirksen Pkwy

249 N 17th St
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Illiopolis, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Illiopolis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illiopolis Studio Apartments | $835 | $502 | $1,900 |
| Illiopolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $869 | $400 | $2,400 |
| Illiopolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,121 | $507 | $3,400 |
| Illiopolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $641 | $2,110 |
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Cheapest Available Illiopolis Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Illiopolis, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Lincoln Senior Flats priced from $400. RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $421. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Illiopolis apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Senior Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $400 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $421 |
| Roosevelt School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $502 |
| Stones Crossing Apartments | Nice one bedroom efficiency apartment | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Whispering Pines Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Safe Harbor Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $730 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Oakwood Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Brainard Landings | 2 x 2 Phase 1 | 2BR,2BA | $800 |
| Lake Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Illiopolis, IL and Nearby
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Illiopolis area is the $0.92 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at Decatur Flats Apartments in the starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Illiopolis apartment is the 2 x 2 Phase 1 Model at Brainard Landings starting at $800 with a $0.77 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Illiopolis apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Flats Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.92 |
| Brainard Landings | 2 x 2 Phase 1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.77 |
| Candles | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| The Boulevard Townhomes | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Oakwood Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Lincoln Senior Flats | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 2474 N Florian | 10 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| Stones Crossing Apartments | Very nice and updated one bedroom for rent!!!!! | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Illiopolis Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Illiopolis?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Illiopolis is at Roosevelt School Apartments listed at $502.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Illiopolis Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Illiopolis Apartment is $400 at Lincoln Senior Flats.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Illiopolis Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Illiopolis is starting from $725 at Whispering Pines Apartments.
What is the most affordable Illiopolis Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Illiopolis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Candles and starts from $1,117.
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