
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kendall County, IL from $500 (17 Rentals)
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Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living

906 W South St

1200 Light Road

1600 Light Road
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Rose Terrace

224 E Steward St

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2300 Light Road
Kendall County, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kendall County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall County Studio Apartments | $1,652 | $1,540 | $1,780 |
| Kendall County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $656 | $2,209 |
| Kendall County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $1,159 | $2,999 |
| Kendall County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,021 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,375 | $3,331 | $3,471 |
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Cheapest Available Kendall County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Kendall County, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living in the Ashcroft Place neighborhood priced from $1,070. Deville Manor in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kendall County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living | B | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| Deville Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Reserve at Hudson Crossing | Harrison | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Springs At Oswego | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
| Countryside Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,578 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kendall County, IL
As of May 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kendall County area is the $1.85 price per square foot Capewood Model at Redwood Oswego in the in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Kendall County apartment is the Douglas BF Model at Home at Ashcroft starting at $3,600 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Ashcroft Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kendall County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Oswego | Capewood | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Home at Ashcroft | Douglas BF | 3BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| Avanterra Wolfs Crossing | 3BR Garden | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.11 |
| Bristol Bay of Yorkville | Accera | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.74 |
| Reserve at Fox River Apartments | Two Bedroom B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| The Reserve at Summerfield | DaVinci | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Montgomery Place Apartments | Sycamore | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Monroe Street Apartments | 2BD/1BA - 955 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Deville Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kendall County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kendall County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kendall County is under $1,980.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kendall County?
The cheapest apartment in Kendall County is Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in Kendall County costs $3,356.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kendall 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 52 regular apartments in Kendall 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 Kendall County?
Cheap apartments in Kendall County have an average cost of $466 which is $2,890 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kendall County.
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