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property at 229 W Allen St

$950 - $1,250

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229 W Allen St

SpringfieldIL62704

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property at 525 E Pine St

$1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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525 E Pine St

SpringfieldIL62703

Jacksonville, IL Local Guide

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. Lotts Landing Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $560. 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
Lotts Landing Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$560
Whispering Pines Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential1BR,1BA$600
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
The Raymond ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jacksonville, IL and Nearby

As of June 06, 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 B1 Model at Candles starting at $1,086 with a $1.13 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
CandlesB12BR,1.5BA$1.13
The Boulevard TownhomesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.04
3TEN Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
221 W Morgan St, Unit B221 W Morgan St1BR,1BA$0.97
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
The Raymond ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Lotts Landing Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
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 Jacksonville

What type of rentals are currently available in Jacksonville?

There are currently 55 Apartments for Rent in Jacksonville, IL with pricing that ranges from $347 to $3,400. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jacksonville ranging from $800 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jacksonville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jacksonville ranges from $800 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,575.

Expert Rental Resources

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.