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Kent, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kent Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kent, IL is a Studio unit found at Riverside Apartments and Townhomes priced from $525. Roosevelt School Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $570. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$525
Roosevelt School Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$570
Blackhawk Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$587
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$669

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, IL and Nearby

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kent area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2 Story 3 Bed: Second Floor Model at Valley Bluff Townhomes in the starting from $1,585. The second greatest value Kent apartment is the 3 BED 1 BATH Model at MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE starting at $757 with a $0.67 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.
Valley Bluff Townhomes2 Story 3 Bed: Second Floor3BR,2BA$1.01
MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE3 BED 1 BATH3BR,1BA$0.67
Roosevelt School Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Newman Heights4-Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.56
Cottage Bluff Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$0.86
Ruxton Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.09
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3001 - updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Blackhawk Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kent

What type of rentals are currently available in Kent?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Kent, IL with pricing that ranges from $525 to $2,500. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kent ranging from $550 to $2,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kent ranges from $550 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,164.

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