Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jackson County, IL from $300 (28 Rentals)

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Saluki Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Saluki Homes

290 Warren RdCarbondale, IL 62901
Student Housing
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University Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

University Apartments

510 S University AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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Ambassador Housing
Studio Apartments

Ambassador Housing

600 W Freeman StCarbondale, IL 62901
Student Housing
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405 S Graham Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

405 S Graham Ave

405 S Graham AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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413 W Main St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

413 W Main St

405 S Graham AveCarbondale, IL 62901

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Home Rentals
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Home Rentals

500 W College StCarbondale, IL 62901
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Mill Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mill Street Apartments

703 S Rawlings StCarbondale, IL 62901
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Cheapest Available Jackson County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jackson County, IL is a Studio unit found at Saluki Apartments priced from $420. Campus Edge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jackson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saluki ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$420
Campus EdgeStudioStudio,1BA$450
The Quadrangle Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$450
Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$450
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$550
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$580
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$790
University Edge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$800
Carbondale TowersStudio1BR,1BA$807
Palomino Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson County, IL

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jackson County area is the $0.45 price per square foot Three Bedroom (1.5 or 2.5 bath) Model at Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) in the starting from $995. The second greatest value Jackson County apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Model at Grand Place Apartments starting at $1,185 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Jackson County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals)Three Bedroom (1.5 or 2.5 bath)3BR,2BA$0.45
Grand Place Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.08
900 on ParkUnfurished 3 bedroom3BR,3BA$1.53
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.79
University Village - Carbondale, IL1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Ambassador Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33
Saluki ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.46
University Edge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.40

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jackson County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jackson County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jackson County is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jackson County?

The cheapest apartment in Jackson County is Schilling Property Management which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Jackson County costs $1,462.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jackson County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Jackson County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jackson County?

Cheap apartments in Jackson County have an average cost of $140 which is $1,322 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson County.

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