
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Milan, IL from $600 (48 Rentals)
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109 2nd Ave W

226 4th St E

Harrison Lofts

Shire and Rivendell Apartments

Pine Ridge
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RIVERWALK LOFTS

Federal Point

Butterworth Apartments

1215 24th Street Place - River Oaks Apartments
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Pershing Hill Lofts

2323-3030 31st Ave

Union Arcade Building

LeClaire
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Urbane 210

Gordon-Van Tine Commons

The Penthouse Davenport

Davenport Bank Apartments

401 Brady St

531 29th Ave

1319 17th St

1604 30th St
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608 W 3rd St

1101 Gaines St

1701 25th St

1401 8th St
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2833 8th Ave

421 N Brady St

531 29th Ave

3860 26th Ave
Milan, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Milan?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Milan Studio Apartments | $919 | $625 | $1,290 |
Cheap Milan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,002 | $625 | $1,825 |
Cheap Milan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,178 | $740 | $2,140 |
Cheap Milan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $1,075 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Milan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Milan, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RIVERWALK LOFTS in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood priced from $620. Carriage Hill Apartments in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Milan apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
Carriage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Harrison Lofts | Studio - 40% | Studio,1BA | $627 |
Shire and Rivendell Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Pine Ridge | s-mulber | Studio,1BA | $685 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
1215 24th Street Place - River Oaks Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milan, IL
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Milan area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 BR/ 2 BA Model at Bucktown Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Milan apartment is the 2bd/2ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milan apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bucktown Lofts | 3 BR/ 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Davenport Bank Apartments | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
LeClaire | The Fitzgerald | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
2629 24th St, Unit A | 2629 24th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
2504 15th St, Unit 4 | 2504 15th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Carriage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
2123 16th St, Unit Studio 1 | 2123 16th St | Studio ,1BA | $0.89 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Shire and Rivendell Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Getting Around Milan, IL
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
2 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milan Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Milan?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Milan is at Harrison Lofts listed at $627.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Milan Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Milan Apartment is $620 at RIVERWALK LOFTS.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Milan Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Milan is starting from $750 at Shire and Rivendell Apartments.
What is the most affordable Milan Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Milan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Davenport Bank Apartments and starts from $1,700.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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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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