
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Nilwood, IL from $347 (46 Rentals)
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Whispering Pines Apartments

Watch Street

Hunter Glen Apartments

Denison Place

Safe Harbor Properties

Cobblestone Apartments

303 Cedar St

The Raymond Apartments
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Lake Pointe Apartments

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Capitol Plaza Apartments

The Boulevard Townhomes

The Meadows at Durkin

Smart Choice Park
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Koke Mill Apartments

Candles

Huntington Ridge Apartments

The District Apartments

ReNew at Alton

Meadow View Landing

Ash Grove

Cobblestone Place
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Orchard Park

731 South Grand Ave W

Lincoln Tower Apartments

Meadow View Place

Hill Meadow Apartments

Lotts Landing Senior Apartments

The Hickox Collection

Morton Street Apartments

205 North St
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The Apartments at Liberty Rose

853 S Douglas Ave

205 N North St

Butler Place

Pine Woods Apartments

2160 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr

229 W Allen St

2136 S 9th St

1912 S 2nd St
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Nilwood, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nilwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nilwood Studio Apartments | $751 | $700 | $875 |
| Nilwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $936 | $347 | $1,670 |
| Nilwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,107 | $408 | $2,239 |
| Nilwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $1,100 | $2,145 |
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Cheapest Available Nilwood Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Nilwood, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Jacksonville Affordable Housing priced from $485. Lotts Landing Senior Apartments in the Macoupin County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $560. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nilwood apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $485 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Whispering Pines Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Safe Harbor Properties | 1 Bdr/ 1 Bath Private Balcony Capitol Views | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Capitol Plaza Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
| The Boulevard Townhomes | Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nilwood, IL and Nearby
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nilwood area is the $0.90 price per square foot Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes in the starting from $895. The second greatest value Nilwood apartment is the Townhouse Model at The Boulevard Townhomes starting at $975 with a $1.04 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Nilwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| The Boulevard Townhomes | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Safe Harbor Properties | 2 Bdr 1 Bath with Balcony. Capitol View. | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Meadow View Landing | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Candles | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nilwood Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nilwood Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nilwood Apartment is $485 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Nilwood Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nilwood is starting from $540 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.
What is the most affordable Nilwood Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Nilwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lincoln Tower Apartments and starts from $2,000.
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