Cheap Apartments for Rent in Metropolis, IL from $400 (27 Rentals)

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405 S Graham AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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Metropolis, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Metropolis Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Metropolis, IL is a Studio unit found at Saluki Apartments priced from $420. Campus Edge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Metropolis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saluki ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$420
Campus EdgeStudioStudio,1BA$450
The Quadrangle Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$450
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$550
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$580
Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$595
Bee Creek Crossing1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$650
Jackson House1 Bedroom - Jackson House1BR,1BA$781
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$790
University Edge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metropolis, IL and Nearby

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Metropolis area is the $0.45 price per square foot Three Bedroom (1.5 or 2.5 bath) Model at Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) in the starting from $995. The second greatest value Metropolis apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Model at Grand Place Apartments starting at $1,185 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Metropolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals)Three Bedroom (1.5 or 2.5 bath)3BR,2BA$0.45
Grand Place Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.08
The Hill ApartmentsThe Hill 2 Bed 2 Bath Large2BR,2BA$1.01
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.79
Southside Square Apartments - NOW LEASINGOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Saluki Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Ambassador Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33
University Edge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.40

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28 / 100

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Bike Score®

32 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metropolis Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Metropolis?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Metropolis is at Saluki Apartments listed at $420.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metropolis Apartment is $550 at Schilling Property Management.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Metropolis is starting from $790 at Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!.

What is the most affordable Metropolis Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Metropolis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Quadrangle Apartments and starts from $900.

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