
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montrose, IL from $300 (52 Rentals)
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RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW

Arbors at Honey Creek

Coles Crossing Apartments

OldeTowne Apartments

Capitol Pointe

Willow Crossings

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Timber Cove

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616 S 6th St

Springhill Apartments
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Decatur Flats Apartments

The Village

THE GROVE AT FARRINGTON

Southern Meadows Senior Living

Woodfall Villas

Elmdale Apartments

Park Place

731 S 7th St

Campus Suites

Royal Heights
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Cobblestone Crossings Apartments

6th St Apartments

The Millennium Apartments

Highland

Indian Trail Apartments

Historic Walnut Square

1233 S 10th St

Rider Place

Sugar Creek Crossing

100 Gilbert Ave
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1811 N 8th St

17 N 14th St

Newton Senior Housing

Arthur Ave Apartments

1362 Chestnut St

1920 E Wood St

1709 Crawford St

600 S 4th St

1880 N 6th 1/2 St

1261 E Grand Ave
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Cougill Senior Apartments

600 Marshall Ave

1527 Ohio St

221 E Jackson St

1001 E Voorhees St

759 E Lawrence St

509 Charleston Ave

The Deming

1363 E Johns Ave

401 S 19th St
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Montrose, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Montrose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Studio Apartments | $763 | $685 | $858 |
| Montrose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $852 | $413 | $1,214 |
| Montrose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,031 | $549 | $2,083 |
| Montrose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,329 | $740 | $2,203 |
| Montrose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $801 | $430 | $1,322 |
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Cheapest Available Montrose Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Montrose, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW priced from $421. OldeTowne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $629. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montrose apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $421 |
| OldeTowne Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $629 |
| Willow Crossings | Phase I - Studio | Studio,1BA | $670 |
| 616 S 6th St | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Springhill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| The Annex of Terre Haute | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| The Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| THE GROVE AT FARRINGTON | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Deming | B | 1BR,1BA | $819 |
| Campus Suites | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montrose, IL and Nearby
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montrose area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Panther Heights in the starting from $1,380. The second greatest value Montrose apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at Decatur Flats Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $0.96 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Montrose apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Heights | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.99 |
| Decatur Flats Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Lake Land Living | 3 Bedroom 1 baths | 3BR,1BA | $0.47 |
| Arbors at Honey Creek | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| The Courtyard | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| THE GROVE AT FARRINGTON | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| The Pines | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Springhill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| The Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montrose Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Montrose?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Montrose is at Willow Crossings listed at $670.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Montrose Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Montrose Apartment is $421 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Montrose Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Montrose is starting from $507 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.
What is the most affordable Montrose Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Montrose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at OldeTowne Apartments and starts from $799.
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Written by: Bob Mallory
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