Cheap Apartments for Rent in Makanda, IL from $300 (19 Rentals)

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413 W Main St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

413 W Main St

405 S Graham AveCarbondale, IL 62901

Makanda, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Makanda Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Makanda, IL is a Studio unit found at Saluki Apartments priced from $420. Storyboard at SIU has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $440. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Makanda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saluki ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$420
Storyboard at SIU4 x 2 Traditional - Fall 2026- 12 Months4BR,2BA$440
Campus EdgeStudioStudio,1BA$450
THE QUADS APARTMENTS0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$450
ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Makanda, IL and Nearby

As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Makanda area is the $0.34 price per square foot 4Bd. 4Bt. (1442sqft) Model at Cape Trails in the starting from $490. The second greatest value Makanda apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at 2707 Fairway Dr starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Makanda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cape Trails4Bd. 4Bt. (1442sqft)4BR,4BA$0.34
2707 Fairway Dr3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Grand Place Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.08
900 on ParkTwo Bedroom Furnished2BR,2BA$0.82
The Hill ApartmentsThe Hill 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Storyboard on Black DiamondBlack Diamond A11BR,1BA$1.23
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.79
The District at CapeChestnut1BR,1BA$1.19
The MetropolitanMetropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20

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Getting Around Makanda, IL

Walk Score®

8 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

10 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Makanda Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Makanda?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Makanda is at Saluki Apartments listed at $420.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Makanda Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Makanda Apartment is $550 at Schilling Property Management.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Makanda Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Makanda is starting from $769 at Storyboard at SIU.

What is the most affordable Makanda Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Makanda Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Storyboard at SIU and starts from $620.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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