
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Janesville, IL from $300 (48 Rentals)
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River Valley Apartments

Westport Apartments

Anthony Square Senior Apartments

Arbors at Honey Creek

Union Pointe

Coles Crossing Apartments

Arthur Ave Apartments

OldeTowne Apartments
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Willow Crossings

616 S 6th St

Harrison West

The Village

Springhill Apartments

THE GROVE AT FARRINGTON

Woodfall Villas

Winston Terrace

Elmdale Apartments
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Riverside Apartments

Campus Suites

Park Place

6th St Apartments

Historic Walnut Square

Rider Place

1001 N 9th St

Sugar Creek Crossing

Newton Senior Housing
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502 S 5th St

424 S 4th St

1362 Chestnut St

2003 N 22nd St

600 S 4th St

626 E Curry Dr

1001 E Voorhees St

Cougill Senior Apartments

600 Marshall Ave
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10065 Main St

720 Walnut St

1011 S 4th St

2200 S 8th St

509 Charleston Ave

121 Gilbert Ave

1260 E Dawn Dr

The Deming

1400 Wabash Ave
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305 Thomas Ave

567 Farrington St

101 E Alabama St
Janesville, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Janesville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville Studio Apartments | $762 | $700 | $858 |
| Janesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $855 | $413 | $1,220 |
| Janesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,030 | $460 | $2,645 |
| Janesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $549 | $2,203 |
| Janesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $942 | $430 | $1,720 |
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Cheapest Available Janesville Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Janesville, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Westport Apartments priced from $484. Anthony Square Senior Apartments in the Downtown Terre Haute neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Janesville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $484 |
| Anthony Square Senior Apartments | 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Union Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,2BA | $550 |
| Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $610 |
| Arbors at Honey Creek | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $610 |
| The Annex of Terre Haute | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| The Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 616 S 6th St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $729 |
| THE GROVE AT FARRINGTON | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Winston Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Janesville, IL and Nearby
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Janesville area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Panther Heights in the starting from $1,380. The second greatest value Janesville apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 baths Model at Lake Land Living starting at $535 with a $0.47 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Janesville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Heights | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.99 |
| Lake Land Living | 3 Bedroom 1 baths | 3BR,1BA | $0.47 |
| Arbors at Honey Creek | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.57 |
| Royal Heights | Royal Heights 2 Bed w/ Study & 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.38 |
| Winston Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| THE GROVE AT FARRINGTON | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Sycamore Place | 2.1 C | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Union Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,2BA | $0.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Janesville Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Janesville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Janesville Apartment is $484 at Westport Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Janesville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Janesville is starting from $579 at Westport Apartments.
What is the most affordable Janesville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Janesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westport Apartments and starts from $665.
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