
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Marengo, IL from $839 (24 Rentals)


Marengo Woods

Sunnyside Garden Apartments

Pearl Place Apartments

Shadley Apartments

Carriage Court Apartments

Autumnwood Apartments

Northfield Court
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Silver Creek Apartments

Garden Quarter Apartments

Patriot Prairie of Woodstock

Willow Brooke

The Paths of Walnut Ridge

The Cornell Luxury Apartments

The Residences of Fox Meadows

The Church Street Apartments
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Darlington Court Apartments

Crystal Lake Apartments

Springs at Three Oaks

Skyridge Club Apartments

Randall Village

730 N Seminary Ave

300 Pauline Ave

301 N Madison St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marengo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marengo Studio Apartments | $1,556 | $1,080 | $2,104 |
| Marengo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $839 | $3,469 |
| Marengo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,242 | $893 | $3,645 |
| Marengo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,881 | $1,460 | $3,662 |
| Marengo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
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Best Local Schools in Marengo, IL
Locust Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marengo Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marengo?
The cheapest apartment in Marengo is Northfield Court which is listed at $1,134, while the average apartment in Marengo costs $1,519.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marengo?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Marengo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Marengo?
Cheap apartments in Marengo have an average cost of $1,133 which is $386 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marengo.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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