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Kerelis
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kerelis

914-920 State StLemont, IL 60439
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14545 Archer Ave
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

14545 Archer Ave

14545 Archer AveLockport, IL 60441
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Highland Ridge
$1,947 - $2,508

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Base Rent$1,947 - $2,508

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Highland Ridge

14158 S Hilltop LnLockport, IL 60441
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$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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10S442 Echo Ln, Unit 3

10S442 Echo Ln
WillowbrookIL60527
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Greenleaf
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenleaf

502 Kildeer DrBolingbrook, IL 60440
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property at 36 Wildwood Ln
$2,095
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36 Wildwood Ln

BolingbrookIL60440

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Cheapest Available Lemont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lemont, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Grace View Apartments priced from $975. Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,286. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lemont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grace View Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,286
Waterfall GlenThe Springs2BR,1BA$1,660
Greenleaf1x1 - 6361BR,1BA$1,730
Parkway CrossingAspen1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lemont, IL

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lemont area is the $2.03 price per square foot C1-2x2 Model at Highland Ridge in the in the Maple Hill neighborhood starting from $2,296. The second greatest value Lemont apartment is the The Springs Model at Waterfall Glen starting at $1,660 with a $1.52 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lemont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland RidgeC1-2x22BR,2BA$2.03
Waterfall GlenThe Springs2BR,1BA$1.52
Brook on JanesFalconridge2BR,2BA$2.18
Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
14545 Archer Ave14545 Archer Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
The Jade Residences at Waterfall GlenAmber1BR,1BA$2.67
Parkway CrossingAspen1BR,1BA$2.73
Greenleaf1x1 - 6361BR,1BA$2.72
Grace View Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lemont Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lemont Apartment is $975 at Grace View Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lemont is starting from $1,389 at Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake.

What is the most affordable Lemont Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lemont Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Acclaim at Hinsdale Lake and starts from $1,928.

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