
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Milan, IL from $600 (42 Rentals)
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Harrison Lofts

RIVERWALK LOFTS

2543 17th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

Pine Ridge

2131 21st Ave

Carriage Hill

Pershing Hill Lofts
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Timber Ridge Apartments

Urbane 210

Union Arcade Building

Federal Point

LeClaire

Vue at 7th

EN806

Bucktown Lofts
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Mississippi Lofts

401 Brady St

The Penthouse Davenport

Spencer Towers

1428 Arlington Ave

Midvale Apartments

2609 Diehn Ave

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LaFayette Square

801 5th St

604 W 3rd St

Butterworth Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

Valley View

2323-3030 31st Ave

Westwood Terrace
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627 N Division St

1809 2nd Ave

3638 Johnson Ave

3032 Indian Rd

710 E 13th St

824 Tremont Ave

Townhomes on Blackhawk Landing

Maple Ridge Apartments
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427 N Brady St

3045 4th St
Milan, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Milan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Studio Apartments | $956 | $644 | $1,375 |
| Milan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,055 | $650 | $1,805 |
| Milan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $885 | $2,850 |
| Milan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $1,163 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Milan Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Milan, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Carriage Hill in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood priced from $775. Pine Ridge in the Villa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Milan apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Pine Ridge | 1-sycam | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Pershing Hill Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
| Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Harrison Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Union Arcade Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Federal Point | Copenhagen 60% | Studio,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milan, IL and Nearby
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milan area is the $1.04 price per square foot 1bd/1ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Milan apartment is the The Sinatra Model at LeClaire starting at $1,090 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Villa 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport Bank Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| LeClaire | The Sinatra | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Vue at 7th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Crescent Lofts | Market 1 bed 1.5 bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| The Penthouse Davenport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Pine Ridge | 2-willow | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Harrison Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Carriage Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 2543 17th St, Unit 1 | 2543 17th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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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 Pershing Hill Lofts listed at $818.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Milan Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Milan Apartment is $775 at Carriage Hill.
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 $885 at Crescent Lofts.
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.
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