
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manhattan, IL from $895 (49 Rentals)
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115 South State Street

120 Marion

200 Morgan Court

210 Morgan

Pine Meadows Apartments

Stone Falls

Larkin Village

Carriage Creek Apartments
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The Woodlands of Crest Hill

Maple Leaf Apartments

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Willow Run of Crest Hill

Park Towers Apartments
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Pheasant Run Apartments

The Port

7349 175th St

The Residences at 159 Tinley Park Place

Reserve at Romeoville

Matteson Blu

Springs at Lockport

Pine Ridge

29837 IL-50
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Richton Trail

Twin Oaks West Apartments

Sutton Place Apartments

509 Kungs Way

Apartments of Orland

7081 Apartments

132 S 1st St

204 E Washington St

138 S 1st St
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15122 Quail Hollow Dr

1014 Shagbark Rd

121 Davis Ave

814 N Raynor Ave

24430-24438 W Eames St

2301 Bicentennial Ave

1023 Shagbark Ct

1314 Argo Ln

11621 Roberts St
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2390 Bicentennial Ave

10727 Green Meadows Dr

319 N Center St

6607 181st St
Manhattan, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manhattan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Studio Apartments | $1,672 | $895 | $3,140 |
| Manhattan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $949 | $2,610 |
| Manhattan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,274 | $1,150 | $3,984 |
| Manhattan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,658 | $1,800 | $3,975 |
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Cheapest Available Manhattan Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Manhattan, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Stone Falls in the Sunset Point neighborhood priced from $949. Carriage Creek Apartments in the Lincoln Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,205. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manhattan apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Falls | One Bedroom, Base Package | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Carriage Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden A | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| Bays Tower Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Woodlands of Crest Hill | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,279 |
| Maple Leaf Apartments | Mid-rise | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
| Park Towers Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Cedar Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,479 |
| The Port | 1G | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 7349 175th St | 1 bed /1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan, IL and Nearby
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manhattan area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at Bellarmine Estates in Joliet in the in the Sunset Point neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Manhattan apartment is the Willow Model at Arbors at Hickory Creek starting at $2,149 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Lincoln Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manhattan apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine Estates in Joliet | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.87 |
| Arbors at Hickory Creek | Willow | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Parkview Estates | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.75 |
| Highland Ridge | D-2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Stone Falls | Two Bedroom, Luxury Package | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Cedar Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Residences at 159 Tinley Park Place | 2 Bedroom Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Maple Leaf Apartments | Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Park Towers Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Carriage Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden A | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manhattan Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Manhattan?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Manhattan is at The Woodlands of Crest Hill listed at $1,279.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Manhattan Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Manhattan Apartment is $949 at Stone Falls.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Manhattan Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Manhattan is starting from $1,219 at Stone Falls.
What is the most affordable Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bellarmine Estates in Joliet and starts from $2,095.
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