Cheap Apartments for Rent in Metcalf, IL from $300 (23 Rentals)

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1526 Edgar DrCharleston, IL 61920

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Metcalf, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Metcalf Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Metcalf, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Rider Place priced from $500. Brookhaven has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Metcalf apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rider Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$500
BrookhavenStudioStudio,1BA$525
Arthur Ave Apartments1x11BR,1BA$610
Brunswick ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The Grove1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$726

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metcalf, IL and Nearby

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Metcalf area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/2.5 bath Model at 200 Vine St in the starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Metcalf apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Millennium Apartments starting at $505 with a $0.41 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Metcalf apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
200 Vine St2 Bedroom/2.5 bath2BR,2BA$1.07
The Millennium Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.41
Panther Heights2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
202 E Crockett2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Royal Heights3 Person Occupancy3BR,1.5BA$1.11
Aspen CourtThe Sugar Maple2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Parkside2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 850 SF2BR,1BA$1.19
The Grove1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.97
Arthur Ave Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.97
Rider Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.92

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Getting Around Metcalf, IL

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metcalf Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metcalf Apartment is $500 at Rider Place.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Metcalf is starting from $630 at Rider Place.

What is the most affordable Metcalf Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Metcalf Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rider Place and starts from $675.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.