
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Lee, IL from $600 (40 Rentals)
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Amber Manor

University Village Apartments

Hunter Star Properties

University Heights Apartments

New Suburban Apartments

Ashbury Court

Willis Senior Lofts
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Colonial Townhouses

103 W Railroad St

Varsity Square Apartments

The Terraces at Dekalb

Lucinda Oaks Apartments

Lincolnshire West

Prairie Creek Townhomes

Eco Park
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820 Edgebrook Dr

City Hall Suites

Isaac Executive Suites

Cortland Estates

Agora Tower

Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments

Old Orchard Townhouses

Yorkville Apartments
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Countryside Village Apartments

Westridge Apartments

Blackhawk Apartments

908 Greenbrier Rd

Fox Hill Senior Living

The Grove Apartments

The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest Drive

705 Washington St
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704 1/2 6th Ave

407 6th St

837 Normal Rd

Barrington Plaza Realty

202 N Main St

204 W Locust St

311 W Roosevelt St

555 N Strack St
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Lee, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Studio Apartments | $793 | $600 | $1,400 |
| Lee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $988 | $700 | $1,578 |
| Lee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $900 | $2,775 |
| Lee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $1,070 | $2,900 |
| Lee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $1,295 | $2,050 |
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Cheapest Available Lee Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lee, IL is a Studio unit found at Amber Manor in the Dekalb neighborhood priced from $639. University Heights Apartments in the Dekalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lee apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Manor | Studio B 60% | Studio,1BA | $639 |
| University Heights Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Terraces at Dekalb | Lincoln Hwy 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Eco Park | 3 | 3BR,2BA | $1,355 |
| Isaac Executive Suites | Junior One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| City Hall Suites | 1 BD | 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Yorkville Apartments | B | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Countryside Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,578 |
| Mason Townhouse Suites | 4 TH | 4BR,3BA | $2,050 |
| Hunter Star Properties | Hunter Star - 8 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 8BR,2BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lee, IL and Nearby
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lee 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 apartment is the Accera Model at Bristol Bay of Yorkville starting at $2,600 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lee apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Townhouse Suites | 4 TH | 4BR,3BA | $0.93 |
| Bristol Bay of Yorkville | Accera | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.75 |
| Eco Park | 3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Yorkville Apartments | B | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| The Terraces at Dekalb | Lincoln Hwy 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| University Heights Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Countryside Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Amber Manor | Studio B 60% | Studio ,1BA | $2.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lee Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lee Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lee Apartment is $789 at Amber Manor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lee Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lee is starting from $1,009 at Amber Manor.
What is the most affordable Lee Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eco Park and starts from $1,355.
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