Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jackson County, IL from $300 (27 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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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 Saluki Apartments priced from $450. 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$450
Campus EdgeStudioStudio,1BA$450
THE QUADS APARTMENTS0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$500
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$595
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$600
ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$700
The MetropolitanMetropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$735
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$790
Carbondale TowersStudio1BR,1BA$807
The Hill ApartmentsThe Hill 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson County, IL

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jackson County area is the $0.80 price per square foot 5 Bed House Model at Wedgewood Hills in the starting from $2,000. 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.
Wedgewood Hills5 Bed House5BR,3BA$0.80
Grand Place Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.08
THE QUADS APARTMENTS3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$0.77
900 on ParkTwo Bedroom Furnished2BR,2BA$0.82
The Hill ApartmentsThe Hill 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Storyboard on Black DiamondBlack Diamond A11BR,1BA$1.23
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.86
The MetropolitanMetropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jackson County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jackson County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jackson County is at Saluki Apartments listed at $450.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jackson County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jackson County Apartment is $595 at Saint Germain Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jackson County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jackson County is starting from $700 at THE QUADS APARTMENTS.

What is the most affordable Jackson County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jackson County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at THE QUADS APARTMENTS and starts from $800.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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