
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Lily Lake, IL from $1,175 (44 Rentals)
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Fox River Crossing

Haven St. Charles

St. Charles Place Apartments

Hunter Ridge Apartments

Royal Ridge Apartments

Pepper Valley Apartments

Green Meadows Apartments
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Authentix South Elgin

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Fox Run Apartments

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The Township at St. Charles

Springs At South Elgin

Reserve at Prairie Centre

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The Village at Mill Creek

Prairie Pointe Apartments

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The View Apartments St Charles

Panton Mill Station

Seasons at North Aurora

The Crossings at St. Charles

Ascend St. Charles
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Springs at St Charles

Seasons at Elgin

Residence at Mill Creek

Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's Park

39 Surrey Dr

Elgin Tower Lofts

Firethorne

1812 W Highland Ave
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Ashford at Geneva

2220 Aurora Dr

WC Kimball

313 Windsor Ct

1025 Manchester Ct

375 Woodridge Cir

12 S 3rd St

2250 Aurora Dr
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409 N Main St

121 Spuhler Dr

45W005 Berner Rd

1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
Lily Lake, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lily Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Lake Studio Apartments | $1,718 | $1,400 | $2,655 |
| Lily Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $1,175 | $3,334 |
| Lily Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $1,345 | $4,195 |
| Lily Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,931 | $2,100 | $4,780 |
| Lily Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
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Cheapest Available Lily Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lily Lake, IL is a Studio unit found at Royal Ridge Apartments in the Edgewater neighborhood priced from $1,400. Green Meadows Apartments in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lily Lake apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Green Meadows Apartments | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Authentix South Elgin | Studio Horizon Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,547 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Fox Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Reserve at Prairie Centre | Aster | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| Ashford at Geneva | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
| Springs At South Elgin | 1 BR Grand Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $1,762 |
| Pepper Valley Apartments | Riverbank - 2Bd/2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1,775 |
| Panton Mill Station | The Linden | 1BR,1BA | $1,779 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lily Lake, IL and Nearby
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lily Lake area is the $1.37 price per square foot Gregory End Model at Terrabrook at Prairie Ridge in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Lily Lake apartment is the C1 Model at Randall Highlands starting at $2,822 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lily Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrabrook at Prairie Ridge | Gregory End | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.37 |
| Randall Highlands | C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.94 |
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
| The Village at Mill Creek | Ginkgo | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Springs At South Elgin | 2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Seasons at North Aurora | 1G | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Pepper Valley Apartments | Riverbank - 2Bd/2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Ashford at Geneva | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Green Meadows Apartments | Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lily Lake Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lily Lake?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lily Lake is at Royal Ridge Apartments listed at $1,400.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lily Lake Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lily Lake Apartment is $1,500 at Green Meadows Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lily Lake Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lily Lake is starting from $1,750 at Green Meadows Apartments.
What is the most affordable Lily Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lily Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Terrabrook at Prairie Ridge and starts from $2,400.
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