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Mount Sterling, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Sterling Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mount Sterling, IL is a Studio unit found at Macomb Rentals priced from $390. Jacksonville Affordable Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $462. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Sterling apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Macomb RentalsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$390
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$462
Smith and Royer Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$550
Morton Street Apartments1 bed one bath1BR,1BA$690
1500 N Carolina St2X22BR,2BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Sterling, IL and Nearby

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Sterling area is the $1.08 price per square foot Three Beds Two Baths Model at Emerson Garden Apartments in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Mount Sterling apartment is the 3x2 Model at 1500 N Carolina St starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Sterling apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Emerson Garden ApartmentsThree Beds Two Baths3BR,2BA$1.08
1500 N Carolina St3x23BR,2BA$1.00
CandlesB12BR,1.5BA$1.04
School House Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
3TENB12BR,1BA$1.07
Koke Mill ApartmentsOne Bedroom (lg)1BR,1BA$1.15
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.93
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$0.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Sterling

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Sterling?

There are currently 35 Apartments for Rent in Mount Sterling, IL with pricing that ranges from $300 to $2,050. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Sterling ranging from $298 to $2,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mount Sterling?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mount Sterling ranges from $298 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,169.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mount Sterling?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mount Sterling range from $340 to $2,050, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $298 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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