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Lena, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lena Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lena, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Northland Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Greenfield96-a2BR,1BA$650
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$669

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lena, IL and Nearby

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lena area is the $1.18 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Hampton Ridge in the in the Rolling Green neighborhood starting from $1,155. The second greatest value Lena apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Riverside Glen Apartments starting at $963 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the North Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hampton RidgeTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Riverside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Winmar Townhomes1376-b2BR,2BA$0.79
Greenfield96-a2BR,1BA$0.72
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$0.86
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3001 - updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.08
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$1.12
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lena

What type of rentals are currently available in Lena?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Lena, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,050. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lena ranging from $594 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lena ranges from $594 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,444.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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