Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mendota, IL from $400 (37 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 407 6th St

$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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407 6th St

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
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Rock Falls Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Falls Apartments

1608 E Rock Falls RdRock Falls, IL 61071
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property at 437 E Marion St

$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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437 E Marion St, Unit 2E

437 E Marion St
PrincetonIL61356

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Mendota, IL Local Guide

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
Varsity Square ApartmentsSmall Corner 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$928
Ashbury Court2B2BR,1BA$1,075
The Terraces at DekalbLincoln Hwy 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1,075
City Hall Suites1 BD | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Cortland EstatesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,425
Mason Townhouse Suites4 TH4BR,3BA$2,050
Hunter Star PropertiesHunter Star - 8 Bedroom 2.5 Bath8BR,2BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mendota, IL and Nearby

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mendota area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4 TH Model at Mason Townhouse Suites in the in the Dekalb neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Mendota apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Cortland Estates starting at $1,425 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Dekalb neighborhood. 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$0.93
Cortland EstatesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
Dixon River Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,1BA$0.92
Ashbury Court2B2BR,1BA$1.30
The Terraces at DekalbLincoln Hwy 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.43
Varsity Square ApartmentsSmall Corner 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
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.

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