
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Livingston, IL from $400 (36 Rentals)
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Trinity Park

Bilava Village

Rocwood Apartments

Emerald Ridge

The Residences at Bella Vista

Flax Meadow Townhomes

Godfrey Estates

Broadway Place
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Cedar Point Apartments

The Georgetown Apartments

Kingsbury Campus Apartments

The Raymond Apartments

326 E Central St

Spanish Lake Townhomes

Metro Apartments at Wood River

Metro Apartments at Bethalto

Surrey Court Apartments
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The Reserve at Spanish Lake

ReNew at Alton

Windham Chase Apartments

Metro Apartments at Granite City

Metro Apartments At Collinsville

McKay Manor

Lotts Landing Senior Apartments

111 S Central Ave

919 Mulberry St
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605 Walnut St. Apartments

Highland Villas Apartments - 55+ Senior

Lookaway Heights Apartments

420 Winona St

316 Court St

208 W Thomas St

1308 Virginia Ave

1104 Arrowhead Dr

1602 Park St
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Livingston, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Livingston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Studio Apartments | $1,144 | $200 | $1,365 |
| Livingston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $819 | $200 | $2,240 |
| Livingston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,079 | $200 | $2,719 |
| Livingston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $859 | $3,349 |
| Livingston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $714 | $3,010 |
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Cheapest Available Livingston Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Livingston, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood priced from $200. McKay Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Livingston apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $200 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $475 |
| Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Bilava Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $715 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $752 |
| The Georgetown Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Cedar Point Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Livingston, IL and Nearby
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Livingston area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3 Bed Townhome with Basement Model at Paddock Village Apartments in the in the Paddock Forest neighborhood starting from $1,535. The second greatest value Livingston apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage Model at River Trace Townhomes starting at $1,255 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the North Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Livingston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddock Village Apartments | 3 Bed Townhome with Basement | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.96 |
| River Trace Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Parc at 720 | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.54 |
| BSB Apartments | 3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Kingsbury Campus Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $0.64 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Livingston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Livingston?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Livingston is at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments listed at $200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Livingston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Livingston Apartment is $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Livingston Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Livingston is starting from $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.
What is the most affordable Livingston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Livingston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadway Place and starts from $859.
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