
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Nilwood, IL from $300 (58 Rentals)
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Whispering Pines Apartments

Watch Street

Hunter Glen Apartments

Denison Place

Cobblestone Apartments

The Raymond Apartments

CARDINAL RIDGE

New Eastlawn Apartments

Meadow View Landing
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Lake Pointe Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments

The Meadows at Durkin

Ravenwood Townhomes

Capitol Plaza Apartments

Koke Mill Apartments

The Boulevard Townhomes

Meadow View Place

Huntington Ridge Apartments

Smart Choice Park
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3TEN Apartments

Safe Harbor Properties

The District Apartments

ReNew at Alton

Candles

Ash Grove

Cobblestone Place

731 South Grand Ave W

Lincoln Tower Apartments

Orchard Park
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Hill Meadow Apartments

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Centre @ 501 Apartments

Lotts Landing Senior Apartments

The Hickox Collection

Morton Street Apartments

205 North St

1616 S 7th St

The Apartments at Liberty Rose

Butler Place

Pine Woods Apartments
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2525 W Monroe St

2136 S 9th St

2451 S 11th St

2440 Yale Blvd

47 Imperial Valley Dr

2016 Salu St

2404 S 11th St

2512 Fox Bridge Rd

1608 S 2nd St

3617 N Grand Ave E
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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 | $1,275 | $700 | $1,900 |
| Nilwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $974 | $347 | $2,400 |
| Nilwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,138 | $408 | $3,400 |
| Nilwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $1,100 | $2,120 |
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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 |
| The Hickox Collection | The Hickox | Studio,1BA | $645 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Capitol Plaza Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nilwood, IL and Nearby
As of July 10, 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 |
| 3TEN Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 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 Huntington Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,387.
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