
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Palmer, IL from $400 (52 Rentals)
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Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll

Whispering Pines Apartments

Watch Street

Timber Cove

Denison Place

Hunter Glen Apartments

Decatur Flats Apartments

Cobblestone Apartments

The Raymond Apartments
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CARDINAL RIDGE

West Mound Apartments

Meadow View Landing

Lake Pointe Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments

The Meadows at Durkin

Ravenwood Townhomes

Capitol Plaza Apartments

The Boulevard Townhomes

2474 N Florian
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Meadow View Place

Huntington Ridge Apartments

Koke Mill Apartments

Smart Choice Park

3TEN Apartments

Safe Harbor Properties

The District Apartments

Candles

Cobblestone Place

Ash Grove
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731 South Grand Ave W

Lincoln Tower Apartments

Orchard Park

Hill Meadow Apartments

Lotts Landing Senior Apartments

759 E Lawrence St

The Hickox Collection

205 North St

The Apartments at Liberty Rose

1616 S 7th St
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Butler Place

Pine Woods Apartments

2160 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr

913 N Taylorville Blvd

2136 S 9th St

2512 Fox Bridge Rd

2155 S 13th St

2451 S 11th St

205 N North St

2440 Yale Blvd
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Palmer, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palmer?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Studio Apartments | $1,080 | $690 | $1,900 |
| Palmer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $962 | $497 | $2,400 |
| Palmer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,103 | $527 | $3,400 |
| Palmer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $1,100 | $2,120 |
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Cheapest Available Palmer Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Palmer, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW priced from $421. Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $497. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palmer apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $421 |
| Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $497 |
| 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 | $657 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Decatur Flats Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmer, IL and Nearby
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palmer area is the $0.90 price per square foot Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes in the starting from $895. The second greatest value Palmer 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 Palmer 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 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 2474 N Florian | 10 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palmer Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Palmer Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Palmer Apartment is $421 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Palmer Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Palmer is starting from $507 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.
What is the most affordable Palmer Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Palmer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Decatur Flats Apartments and starts from $1,100.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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