Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jackson County, IL from $425 (35 Rentals)

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Base Rent$800
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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610 W Sycamore St

CarbondaleIL62901
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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 to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ambassador Housing

600 W Freeman StCarbondale, IL 62901
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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
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Campus Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Square

609 E Campus DrCarbondale, IL 62901
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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
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104 N. Pecan
2 Bedroom Apartments

104 N. Pecan

104 N Pecan StDe Soto, IL 62924
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2300 S Illinois Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2300 S Illinois Ave

2300 S Illinois AveCarbondale, IL 62903
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400 N Westridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

400 N Westridge

400 N Westridge DrCarbondale, IL 62901
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UNI514
2 Bedroom Apartments

UNI514

514 S University AveCarbondale, 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 Campus Edge priced from $450. Saluki Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jackson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus EdgeStudioStudio, 1BA$450
Saluki ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$475
The MetropolitanMetropolis EfficiencyStudio, 1BA$495
THE QUADS APARTMENTS0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$500
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$600
University Mall and Walnut Street ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$625
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$690
ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$695
UNI5142BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$750
400 N Westridge2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson County, IL

As of September 28, 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 starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Jackson County apartment is the Four Bedroom (1.5 bath or 4 bath) Model at Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) starting at $1,455 with a $0.91 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
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals)Four Bedroom (1.5 bath or 4 bath)4BR, 4BA$0.91
Grand Place Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR, 2BA$1.08
THE QUADS APARTMENTS3BR/1.0BA3BR, 1BA$0.73
Brookside Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.10
900 on ParkTwo Bedroom Furnished2BR, 2BA$0.82
The Hill ApartmentsThe Hill 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.17
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.05
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$0.86
University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR, 1BA$1.17

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 $750.

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 2 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 $319 which is $431 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson County.

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