
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lee, IL from $400 (17 Rentals)
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University Village Apartments

Willis Senior Lofts
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103 W Railroad St

The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive

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15226 Creek Rd
Lee, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lee?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lee Studio Apartments | $753 | $575 | $1,400 |
Lee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $993 | $587 | $1,629 |
Lee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,039 | $439 | $1,900 |
Lee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,235 | $779 | $2,100 |
Lee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $1,040 | $2,030 |
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Cheapest Available Lee Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lee, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Blackhawk Apartments priced from $587. Willis Senior Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $654. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lee apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Blackhawk Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $587 |
Willis Senior Lofts | 2 Bedroom - Subsidized | 2BR,1BA | $654 |
Fox Hill Senior Living | 1x1-H | 1BR,1BA | $656 |
The Terraces at Dekalb | Russell Road Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
103 W Railroad St | 1 bedroom apt | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lee, IL and Nearby
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lee area is the $1.68 price per square foot Campania End Model at Bristol Bay of Yorkville in the in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Lee apartment is the Barrington Plaza Realty.. Model at Barrington Plaza Realty starting at $1,650 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Devonaire Farms 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. |
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Bristol Bay of Yorkville | Campania End | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.68 |
Barrington Plaza Realty | Barrington Plaza Realty.. | 5BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Eco Park | 3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Amber Manor | 2 Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Ashbury Court | 3 B | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments | 1 BD | 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Lincolnshire West | 2bu | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
Fox Hill Senior Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Blackhawk Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Willis Senior Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Getting Around Lee, IL
Walk Score®
11 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
29 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lee Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lee?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lee is at The Terraces at Dekalb listed at $725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lee Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lee Apartment is $587 at Blackhawk Apartments.
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 $607 at Blackhawk Apartments.
What is the most affordable Lee Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Terraces at Dekalb and starts from $1,025.
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