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Smith and Royer Apartments

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220 Charleston Blvd

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607 NE 3rd Ave
Media, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Media?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Media Studio Apartments | $901 | $390 | $1,200 |
Media 1 Bedroom Apartments | $831 | $510 | $1,300 |
Media 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,029 | $450 | $1,700 |
Media 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $799 | $1,900 |
Media 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $600 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Media Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Media, IL is a Studio unit found at Macomb Rentals priced from $390. Mayfair Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Media apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Macomb Rentals | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $390 |
Mayfair Manor | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $525 |
Smith and Royer Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
Mediapolis Village | Unit 67 | 2BR,1BA | $595 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Media, IL and Nearby
As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Media area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at River Oaks Trails in the starting from $991. The second greatest value Media apartment is the 510 Layne Drive Model at Nexus TownHomes starting at $1,275 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Media apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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River Oaks Trails | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
Nexus TownHomes | 510 Layne Drive | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Churchill Lofts | Churchill Lofts - 210 | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+ | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
School House Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Elm Haven Place | UP TO $2250 OFF rent OR 2 FREE months rent YOU ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Mediapolis Village | Unit 38 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
The Burlington Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Media Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Media?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Media is at Macomb Rentals listed at $390.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Media Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Media Apartment is $510 at Macomb Rentals.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Media Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Media is starting from $450 at Macomb Rentals.
What is the most affordable Media Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Media Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mediapolis Village and starts from $799.
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