
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Montrose, IL from $300 (43 Rentals)
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RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW

Westport Apartments

Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll

Arbors at Honey Creek

Coles Crossing Apartments

Arthur Ave Apartments

OldeTowne Apartments
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Southern Meadows

Laker Landing

Timber Cove

Winston Terrace

1421 Sedgwick St

Capitol Pointe Apartments

Willow Crossings

The Village
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THE GROVE AT FARRINGTON

Woodfall Villas

Decatur Flats Apartments

Elmdale Apartments

Springhill Apartments

Park Place

Indian Trail Apartments

Historic Walnut Square
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Rider Place

Sugar Creek Crossing

Newton Senior Housing

626 E Curry Dr

2015 Washington Ave

Cougill Senior Apartments

600 Marshall Ave

616 S 6th St
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290 S Maffit St

1818 E Morgan Dr

401 S 19th St

332 N French St

1001 E Voorhees St

1034 N 7th St

1361 N 18th St

1753 E Clay St
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509 Charleston Ave

1915 S 8th St

305 W Vine St
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 | $725 | $664 | $858 |
| Montrose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $862 | $413 | $1,288 |
| Montrose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,009 | $527 | $1,607 |
| Montrose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $665 | $2,004 |
| Montrose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $837 | $399 | $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. Westport Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $484. 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 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $484 |
| Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $497 |
| Arbors at Honey Creek | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $610 |
| Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $610 |
| OldeTowne Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $629 |
| Southern Meadows | 1 Bed Apt | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Laker Landing | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $664 |
| THE GROVE AT FARRINGTON | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montrose, IL and Nearby
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montrose area is the $0.33 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 bath Model at The Annex of Terre Haute in the in the Downtown Terre Haute neighborhood starting from $399. The second greatest value Montrose apartment is the Millennium Apartments 2BR/2BA 26/27 Waiting List Model at The Millennium Apartments starting at $610 with a $0.51 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Annex of Terre Haute | 4 Bed 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $0.33 |
| The Millennium Apartments | Millennium Apartments 2BR/2BA 26/27 Waiting List | 2BR,2BA | $0.51 |
| Melrose on 4th | Melrose Apartments 2BR/2BA 26/27 Waiting List | 2BR,2BA | $0.55 |
| Arbors at Honey Creek | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.57 |
| Royal Heights | Royal Heights 2 Bed w/ Study & 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.38 |
| THE GROVE AT FARRINGTON | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montrose Apartments
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 Westport Apartments and starts from $665.
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