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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
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$669
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lena, IL and Nearby

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lena area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Riverside Glen Apartments in the in the North Rock neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Lena apartment is the 96-a Model at Greenfield starting at $650 with a $0.72 price per square foot . 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.
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Greenfield96-a2BR,1BA$0.72
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3001 - updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Highland Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.03
Prestwick Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
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 51 Apartments for Rent in Lena, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,050. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lena ranging from $650 to $2,100.

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 $650 to $2,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,261.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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