Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mendota, IL from $620 (33 Rentals)

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Country Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Meadows

504 Plaza DrMendota, IL 61342
Senior Living
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property at 137 N 4250th Rd
$800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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137 N 4250th Rd

MendotaIL61342
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Fox Hill Senior Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Hill Senior Living

1536 Sycamore RdYorkville, IL 60560
Senior Living
  • Utilities Included

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Rock Falls Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Falls Apartments

1608 E Rock Falls RdRock Falls, IL 61071
  • Utilities Included
property at 134 Marquette St
$850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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134 Marquette St

La SalleIL61301
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property at 1320 21st St
$950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1320 21st St

PeruIL61354
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Cheapest Available Mendota Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mendota, IL is a Studio unit found at Northland Park Apartments priced from $625. Amber Manor in the Dekalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $629. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mendota apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$625
Amber ManorStudio A 60%Studio, 1BA$629
Dixon River Apartments2BD/2BA2BR, 1BA$775
Hunter Star PropertiesHunter Star - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1,225
Eco Park33BR, 2BA$1,355
Isaac Executive SuitesJunior One BedroomStudio, 1BA$1,400
Lincolnshire West2gu2BR, 1BA$1,400
Cortland EstatesThree Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1,491
Mason Townhouse Suites4 TH4BR, 3BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mendota, IL and Nearby

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mendota area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4 TH Model at Mason Townhouse Suites in the Dekalb neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Mendota apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Cortland Estates in the Dekalb neighborhood starting at $1,491 with a $1.33 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mendota apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mason Townhouse Suites4 TH4BR, 3BA$0.89
Cortland EstatesThree Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.33
Eco Park33BR, 2BA$1.39
Lincolnshire West2gu2BR, 1.5BA$1.65
Dixon River Apartments2BD/2BA2BR, 1BA$0.92
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1.51
Amber ManorStudio A 60%Studio, 1BA$3.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mendota Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mendota?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mendota is at Northland Park Apartments listed at $625.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mendota Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mendota Apartment is $750 at Northland Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mendota Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mendota is starting from $775 at Dixon River Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mendota Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mendota Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dixon River Apartments and starts from $910.

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