Cheap Apartments for Rent near Kent, IL from $625 (43 Rentals)

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Rockford Housing Authority
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockford Housing Authority

223 S Winnebago StRockford, IL 61102
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Blackhawk Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blackhawk Apartments

406 S 3rd StOregon, IL 61061
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Rock Falls Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Falls Apartments

1608 E Rock Falls RdRock Falls, IL 61071
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Highland Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Meadows

101 Circle DrLanark, IL 61046
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Cheapest Available Kent Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kent, IL is a Studio unit found at Northland Park Apartments priced from $625. Fulton Commons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $655. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Fulton Commons Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$655
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$669
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$750
MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE3 BED 1 BATH3BR,1BA$757
Dixon River Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,1BA$775
Prairie View Apartments32 Unit - EfficiencyStudio,1BA$795
Maplewood Glen Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$833
Willowbrook Glen ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, IL and Nearby

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kent area is the $0.88 price per square foot Apt 2 Model at 1182 Locust St in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Kent apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath TH Model at The Landing of Clinton starting at $1,395 with a $1.01 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Kent apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1182 Locust StApt 23BR,1BA$0.88
The Landing of Clinton2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath TH2BR,2.5BA$1.01
MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE3 BED 1 BATH3BR,1BA$0.67
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Fulton Commons Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.66
Willowbrook Glen ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$0.91
Riverside Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bed, One Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.06
Ruxton Apartments2A2BR,2BA$0.98
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$0.86
Dixon River Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,1BA$0.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kent Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kent?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kent is at Northland Park Apartments listed at $625.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kent Apartment is $669 at Pine View.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kent is starting from $655 at Fulton Commons Apartments.

What is the most affordable Kent Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kent Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fulton Commons Apartments and starts from $745.

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