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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Marengo, IL

Pricing Updated: 08/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Marengo, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Marengo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Deerpass$1,475$1,1502

Cheapest Available Marengo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Marengo, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Millbrook Townhomes in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood priced from $491. Pearl Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $702. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marengo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Millbrook TownhomesA 302BR,1BA$491
Pearl Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$702
Northfield CourtValley View1BR,1BA$1,101

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marengo, IL and Nearby

As of August 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marengo area is the $1.61 price per square foot Gregory End Model at Terrabrook at Prairie Ridge in the starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Marengo apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Church Street Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Park Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marengo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terrabrook at Prairie RidgeGregory End4BR,2.5BA$1.61
The Church Street Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
1012-1070 Turin3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.56
Conservancy at GilbertsAccera2BR,2.5BA$1.80
Millbrook TownhomesA 302BR,1.5BA$0.36
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.42
Pearl Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89
Northfield CourtSummit1BR,1BA$1.57
Willow BrookeRosebay1BR,1BA$1.84
The Paths of Walnut Ridge1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marengo

What type of rentals are currently available in Marengo?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in Marengo, IL with pricing that ranges from $491 to $3,500. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Marengo ranging from $1,450 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Marengo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Marengo ranges from $1,450 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,455.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Marengo?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Marengo range from $568 to $3,416, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,010 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,950.

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