Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jackson County, IL from $300 (23 Rentals)

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University Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

University Apartments

510 S University AveCarbondale, IL 62901
Student Housing
  • Utilities Included

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Ambassador Housing
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ambassador Housing

600 W Freeman StCarbondale, IL 62901
Student Housing
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405 S Graham Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

405 S Graham Ave

405 S Graham AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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413 W Main St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

413 W Main St

405 S Graham AveCarbondale, IL 62901
Corporate Housing
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Campus Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Square

609 E Campus DrCarbondale, IL 62901
Student Housing
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Home Rentals
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Home Rentals

West 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
Senior Living
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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 THE QUADS APARTMENTS priced from $500. Schilling Property Management has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jackson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
THE QUADS APARTMENTS0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$500
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$600
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$655
Saluki Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$690
ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson County, IL

As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jackson County area is the $1.05 price per square foot Black Diamond C2 Model at Storyboard on Black Diamond in the starting from $2,300. 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.
Storyboard on Black DiamondBlack Diamond C23BR,2.5BA$1.05
Grand Place Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.08
THE QUADS APARTMENTS3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$0.77
The Reserve at Saluki Pointe2X2 By the bed2BR,2BA$0.71
900 on ParkTwo Bedroom Furnished2BR,2BA$0.82
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.86
The MetropolitanMetropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
301 S Eason Dr, Unit 1301 S Eason Dr1BR,1BA$1.33
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
University Edge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.44

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jackson County Apartments

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 $600, while the average apartment in Jackson County costs $750.

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 1 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 $313 which is $437 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson County.

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