
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jackson County, IL from $300 (30 Rentals)
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Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments

Saluki Apartments

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Campus Edge

Cornerstone Place

104 Paper Ln, Unit 1

408 S Poplar St, Unit 0

Schilling Property Management

Saint Germain Square

608 N Springer St, Unit 608-1/2 N Springer A

426 W Hickory St, Unit A

Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals)

Pine Shores Rentals
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University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments

Brookside Apartments

413 W Main St, Unit 01

Wedgewood Hills

The Metropolitan
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709 S Poplar St
Jackson County, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jackson County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Jackson County Studio Apartments | $456 | $420 | $625 |
Jackson County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $719 | $500 | $1,575 |
Jackson County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $872 | $590 | $1,298 |
Jackson County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $800 | $2,240 |
Jackson County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,152 | $295 | $2,000 |
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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. Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $420. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jackson County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Saluki Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $420 |
Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $420 |
Campus Edge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $450 |
The Quadrangle Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $450 |
Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $565 |
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) | One Bedroom (1 bath or 1.5 bath) | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
Five Star Realty and Gaslite Apartments | PALOMINO FLAT | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
University Edge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson County, IL
As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jackson County area is the $0.97 price per square foot Country Club House Model at Mountain Valley Properties -Carbondale in the starting from $2,240. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mountain Valley Properties -Carbondale | Country Club House | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.97 |
Grand Place Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
Five Star Realty and Gaslite Apartments | PALOMINO FLAT | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.80 |
710 W Mill St | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) | One Bedroom (1 bath or 1.5 bath) | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
426 W Hickory St, Unit A | 426 W Hickory St | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Ambassador Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.33 |
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 $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jackson County?
The cheapest apartment in Jackson County is Saint Germain Square which is listed at $565, while the average apartment in Jackson County costs $1,074.
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 7 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 $117 which is $957 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson County.
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