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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. The Hickox Collection in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $628. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palmer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$421
The Hickox CollectionThe HickoxStudio,1BA$628
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmer, IL and Nearby

As of August 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palmer area is the $0.90 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Koke Mill Apartments in the starting from $950. The second greatest value Palmer apartment is the Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes starting at $875 with a $0.88 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Palmer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Koke Mill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$0.90
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Orchard Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.18
Meadow View Landing2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Safe Harbor PropertiesDowntown1BR,1BA$1.03
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmer

What type of rentals are currently available in Palmer?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Palmer, IL with pricing that ranges from $575 to $2,060. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Palmer ranging from $500 to $3,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Palmer?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Palmer ranges from $500 to $3,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,334.

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