
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Magnolia, IL from $400 (57 Rentals)
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Forest Park Apartments

Winkler Village Apartments

Knoxville Manor

Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac

Willow Knolls Apartments

Glenbrook Apartments

Cedar Crossing Apartments

The Village on University

Versailles Apartments
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Nordic Villa Apartments

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The Grove Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

Pontiac Towers

Dunlap Lakeside

228 E Oak Cliff Ct

Flats at Dunlap

The Mallard Way Rental Community
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Woodsage Apartments

Old Orchard Trace Apartments

Knoxville Pointe

Camden Hills Apartments

504 S Sweetbriar Dr

Eagle Point Apartments

Westridge Apartments

Tiffany Pointe

621 Gooding St

Woods + Meadow Apartments
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126-128 Fauber Ln

1512 E Gardner Ln

Willow Way

636 Joliet St

214 S Bloomington St

705 Washington St

704 1/2 6th Ave

The Hillsides

119 S Main St

415-421 W Forrest Lawn Ave
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501 E Cleveland St

9 N Randolph St

407 6th St

1846 N 2871st Rd

826 N Spalding St

611 W Matthews St

1823 9th St

437 E Marion St, Unit 2E

605 N Monroe St

1101 Cambridge Dr
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Magnolia, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Magnolia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Studio Apartments | $863 | $700 | $1,228 |
| Magnolia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,173 | $725 | $2,075 |
| Magnolia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $855 | $2,675 |
| Magnolia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $1,200 | $2,047 |
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Cheapest Available Magnolia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Magnolia, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Village priced from $625. Winkler Village Apartments in the Woodford County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Magnolia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Winkler Village Apartments | 1BD 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Knoxville Manor | Level 2 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Willow Knolls Apartments | Studio / 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Village on University | King Remodel at Village North | Studio,1BA | $855 |
| The Hillsides | 1BDR | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Nordic Villa Apartments | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Versailles Apartments | Tradition - 1BR / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| The Grove Apartments | Standard 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 792 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Magnolia, IL and Nearby
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Magnolia area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Eagle Point Apartments in the in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Magnolia apartment is the 2x2 Model at Cedar Creek Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.16 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Magnolia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Point Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Cedar Creek Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Camden Hills Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| The Mallard Way Rental Community | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Versailles Apartments | Hamlet - 1BR / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Knoxville Manor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Winkler Village Apartments | 1BD 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Colonial Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Magnolia Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Magnolia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Magnolia Apartment is $625 at Colonial Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Magnolia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Magnolia is starting from $895 at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac.
What is the most affordable Magnolia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Magnolia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Mallard Way Rental Community and starts from $1,200.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.