Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montgomery, IL from $700 (15 Rentals)

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Building H & I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Building H & I

89 Hillstone RdMontgomery, IL 60538
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Building A
1 Bedroom Apartments

Building A

100 Rocky WayMontgomery, IL 60538
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Silver Oaks At Waterford
1 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Oaks At Waterford

1819 Silver Oaks CirAurora, IL 60504
Senior Living
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Autumnwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumnwood Apartments

734 N Gladstone AveAurora, IL 60506
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Village West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village West Apartments

1971 Lilac LnAurora, IL 60506
Corporate Housing
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TJC Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

TJC Apartments

89 Polk StOswego, IL 60543
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Montgomery, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Montgomery, IL

Pricing Updated: 01/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Montgomery, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Montgomery Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Orchard Prairie North$2,399$1,07030
Aurora$2,411$95036
Blackberry Crossing West$2,442$1,47527

Cheapest Available Montgomery Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montgomery, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living in the Ashcroft Place neighborhood priced from $1,070. Leland Tower Apartments in the West Side Aurora neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,255. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montgomery apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wedgewood Manor Active Senior LivingB1BR,1BA$1,070
Leland Tower ApartmentsDowner1BR,1BA$1,255
Keystone Lofts1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,350
ReNew AuroraAshford1BR,1BA$1,400
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingHarrisonStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montgomery, IL

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montgomery area is the $1.74 price per square foot Accera Model at Bristol Bay of Yorkville in the in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Montgomery apartment is the Willowood Model at Redwood Oswego starting at $2,549 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montgomery apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bristol Bay of YorkvilleAccera2BR,2.5BA$1.74
Redwood OswegoWillowood2BR,2BA$1.85
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing2BR Garden2BR,2.5BA$2.16
Downer Place Lofts2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Springs At Oswego2 BR Grand Courtyard Garage2BR,2BA$2.24
Keystone Lofts1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Monroe Street Apartments2.0 BD/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$2.15
Willow + Wren ApartmentsSanctuary2BR,1BA$2.07
Wedgewood Manor Active Senior LivingB1BR,1BA$1.78
Leland Tower ApartmentsDowner1BR,1BA$2.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montgomery Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montgomery?

The cheapest apartment in Montgomery is Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in Montgomery costs $2,417.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montgomery?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Montgomery that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Montgomery?

Cheap apartments in Montgomery have an average cost of $293 which is $2,124 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montgomery.

Expert Rental Resources

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.