
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pana, IL from $400 (50 Rentals)
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Roosevelt School Apartments

Westport Apartments

Coles Crossing Apartments

Watch Street

Stones Crossing Apartments

Whispering Pines Apartments

Woodcrest Apartment Homes

Denison Place

Hunter Glen Apartments
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Timber Cove

Oakwood Estates

616 S 6th St

Capitol Pointe Apartments

Safe Harbor Properties

The Quarry Apartments

Hickory Point Apartments

Kingsbury Campus Apartments

CARDINAL RIDGE

West Mound Apartments
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Lake Pointe Apartments

Meadow View Landing

Bristol Gardens

Pine Ridge Apartments

Ravenwood Townhomes

Capitol Plaza Apartments

2474 N Florian

The Boulevard Townhomes

Smart Choice Park

Prairie Hills
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Candles

Huntington Ridge Apartments

The Hickox Collection

200 Carroll St

759 E Lawrence St

600 Marshall Ave

205 North St

830 E Rogers Ave

509 Charleston Ave

1311 E Garfield Ave
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913 N Taylorville Blvd

1363 E Johns Ave

216 E Elm St

Butler Place

The Raymond Apartments

Pine Woods Apartments

117 S Elder Ln

1091 N Oakcrest Ave.

249 N 17th St

1045 N Monroe St
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Pana, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pana?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pana Studio Apartments | $668 | $502 | $875 |
| Pana 1 Bedroom Apartments | $818 | $482 | $1,350 |
| Pana 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,018 | $566 | $1,750 |
| Pana 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $641 | $2,110 |
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Cheapest Available Pana Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Pana, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW priced from $421. Westport Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $484. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pana apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $421 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $484 |
| Roosevelt School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $502 |
| Stones Crossing Apartments | Nice one bedroom efficiency apartment | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Whispering Pines Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| 616 S 6th St | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Safe Harbor Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $730 |
| Oakwood Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Kingsbury Campus Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Quarry Apartments | Rhyolite | 2BR,1BA | $810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pana, IL and Nearby
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pana area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at Decatur Flats Apartments in the starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Pana apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 baths Model at Lake Land Living starting at $535 with a $0.47 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Pana apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Flats Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| Lake Land Living | 3 Bedroom 1 baths | 3BR,1BA | $0.47 |
| Orchard Park | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath South | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Candles | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
| The Boulevard Townhomes | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Oakwood Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Kingsbury Campus Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Quarry Apartments | Rhyolite | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pana Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pana?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pana is at Roosevelt School Apartments listed at $502.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pana Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pana Apartment is $421 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pana Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pana is starting from $507 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.
What is the most affordable Pana Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Pana Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westport Apartments and starts from $665.
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