Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jacksonville, IL from $300 (52 Rentals)

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School Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

School Apartments

500 W State StJacksonville, IL 62650
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Butler Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Butler Place

3100 Butler StSpringfield, IL 62703
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Pine Woods Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Woods Apartments

1665 Seven Pines RdSpringfield, IL 62704
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property at 229 W Allen St

$950 - $1,250

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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229 W Allen St

SpringfieldIL62704

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Cheapest Available Jacksonville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jacksonville, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Jacksonville Affordable Housing priced from $485. Whispering Pines Apartments 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 Jacksonville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$485
Whispering Pines Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential1BR,1BA$600
The Hickox CollectionThe HickoxStudio,1BA$665
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
The Raymond ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Laborer's Home Development IV, For Age 62+1 BR1BR,1BA$830
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Pine Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Safe Harbor Properties1st Floor Level1BR,1BA$875
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jacksonville, IL and Nearby

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jacksonville area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Ash Grove in the starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Jacksonville apartment is the Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes starting at $895 with a $0.90 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Jacksonville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ash Grove3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.09
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.90
CandlesB12BR,1.5BA$1.02
The Boulevard TownhomesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.04
3TEN Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
The Raymond ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Pine Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$0.88

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jacksonville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jacksonville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jacksonville Apartment is $485 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jacksonville is starting from $540 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

What is the most affordable Jacksonville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jacksonville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Huntington Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,387.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.