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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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property at 407 6th St

$875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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407 6th St

MendotaIL61342
property at 437 E Marion St

$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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437 E Marion St, Unit 2E

437 E Marion St
PrincetonIL61356

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Lee Center, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lee Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lee Center, IL is a Studio unit found at Northland Park Apartments priced from $625. Amber Manor in the Dekalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $639. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lee Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Amber ManorStudio B 60%Studio,1BA$639
Dixon River Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,1BA$775
The Terraces at DekalbLincoln Hwy 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1,075
Eco Park33BR,2BA$1,290
Isaac Executive SuitesJunior One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,400
City Hall Suites1 BD | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Mason Townhouse Suites4 TH4BR,3BA$2,050
Hunter Star PropertiesHunter Star - 8 Bedroom 2.5 Bath8BR,2BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lee Center, IL and Nearby

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lee Center area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4 TH Model at Mason Townhouse Suites in the in the Dekalb neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Lee Center apartment is the 3 Model at Eco Park starting at $1,290 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Dekalb neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lee Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mason Townhouse Suites4 TH4BR,3BA$0.93
Eco Park33BR,2BA$1.32
Dixon River Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,1BA$0.92
The Terraces at DekalbLincoln Hwy 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.43
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.51
Amber ManorStudio B 60%Studio ,1BA$2.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lee Center Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lee Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lee Center Apartment is $750 at Northland Park Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lee Center is starting from $775 at Dixon River Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lee Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lee Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dixon River Apartments and starts from $910.

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