Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jackson County, IL from $300 (26 Rentals)

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University Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

University Apartments

510 S University AveCarbondale, IL 62901
Student Housing
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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 Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Square Apartments

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 $400. 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
THE QUADS APARTMENTS0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$400
Campus EdgeStudioStudio,1BA$450
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$550
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$595
Saluki Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$700
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$790
University Edge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$800
Carbondale TowersStudio1BR,1BA$807
Aspen Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson County, IL

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jackson County area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms Model at Grand Place Apartments in the starting from $1,185. The second greatest value Jackson County apartment is the 2X2 By the bed Model at The Reserve at Saluki Pointe starting at $654 with a $0.66 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.
Grand Place Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.08
The Reserve at Saluki Pointe2X2 By the bed2BR,2BA$0.66
900 on ParkTwo Bedroom Furnished2BR,2BA$0.82
The Hill ApartmentsThe Hill 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.79
Aspen Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Ambassador Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.41
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 $810.

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 9 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 $301 which is $1,161 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson County.

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