Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manhattan, IL from $800 (27 Rentals)

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120 Marion
2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Marion

120 Marion StManhattan, IL 60442
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200 Morgan Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

200 Morgan Court

200 Morgan CtManhattan, IL 60442
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210 Morgan
2 Bedroom Apartments

210 Morgan

210 Morgan CtManhattan, IL 60442

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Pine Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

1112 Parkwood DrJoliet, IL 60432
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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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manhattan apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
Carriage Creek Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
The BirchesstuStudio,1BA$1,100
311 N Ottawa StStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$1,281
Cedar Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,410
The Residences at 159 Tinley Park Place1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,449
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$1,895
Matteson Blu2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,990
The Bluffs1E1BR,1BA$2,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan, IL and Nearby

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manhattan area is the $1.90 price per square foot C2 - 2x2 with Den Model at Highland Ridge in the in the International Center neighborhood starting from $2,498. The second greatest value Manhattan apartment is the One Bed w/ Den Ranch Model at Orland Ridge Towns and Villas starting at $2,900 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Meadow Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manhattan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland RidgeC2 - 2x2 with Den2BR,2BA$1.90
Orland Ridge Towns and VillasOne Bed w/ Den Ranch1BR,1BA$2.29
Boulevard at Central Station2D2BR,2BA$2.46
Carriage Creek Apartments1 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
Cedar Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
The Bluffs1E1BR,1BA$2.56
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$2.30
Matteson Blu2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.74
The Residences at 159 Tinley Park Place1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$2.30

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35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Birches listed at $1,100.

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 $1,025 at Carriage Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Matteson Blu and starts from $2,540.

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