
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lena, IL from $400 (60 Rentals)
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Northland Park Apartments

Pine View

Dixon River Apartments

The Arbors

Roberts Court

Maplewood Glen Apartments

Willowbrook Glen Apartments

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Prestwick Senior Living

Cleora Apartments LLC
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201 - 207 West Win Heights

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Halsted Park Apartments

Sterling Towers

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Alice Place Monroe

Grand Avenue Apartments

Riverside Terrace Apartments

Whitestone Manor Apartments

616 S Clinton St

Park Towers Apartments
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Riverside Apartments

Wesleyan Apartments

Riverside Glen Apartments

Renn Hart Hills

Water Power Lofts

Rockford Housing Authority

Blackhawk Apartments

Longwood Garden Apartments

Kiwanis Manor Apartments

Windsor Apartments
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Carlton Apartments

2816 Rudeen Close

Beloit Hillcrest

4210-4212 7th St

Highland Meadows

3036 La Salle Ave

916 E Garden St

553 N Warren Ave

3023-3031 La Salle Ave

4003 9th St
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4205 8th St

2915 Sherman Ave

415 W Galena Ave

Luther Center Senior Apartments

Burnham Lofts

123 N Cherry Ave

121 N Cherry Ave

William Brown Lofts

Nu-State Apartments

113 1/2 N Cherry Ave
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Lena, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lena Studio Apartments | $1,121 | $625 | $1,467 |
| Lena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $669 | $2,925 |
| Lena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $775 | $3,050 |
| Lena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $910 | $2,695 |
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Cheapest Available Lena Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lena, IL is a Studio unit found at Northland Park Apartments priced from $625. Pine View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $669. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lena apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Pine View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $669 |
| Dixon River Apartments | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Maplewood Glen Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $833 |
| Prestwick Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Alice Place Monroe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $913 |
| 616 S Clinton St | Unit 4 | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lena, IL and Nearby
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lena area is the $0.67 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Windsor Apartments in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Lena apartment is the 2 bedroom one bathroom Model at Carlton Apartments starting at $875 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lena apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Carlton Apartments | 2 bedroom one bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 201 - 207 West Win Heights | 201 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Dixon River Apartments | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 616 S Clinton St | Unit 4 | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Maplewood Glen Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Alice Place Monroe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Prestwick Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Pine View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lena Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lena Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lena Apartment is $669 at Pine View.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lena Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lena is starting from $775 at Dixon River Apartments.
What is the most affordable Lena Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dixon River Apartments and starts from $910.
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