
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Panama, IL from $300 (30 Rentals)
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Rocwood Apartments

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Godfrey Estates

Surrey Court Apartments

Metro Apartments At Bethalto

Metro Apartments at Wood River

Broadway Place
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1432 Virginia Ave

1649 Clawson St

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525 Mill St

23 Coachlight Trailer Park

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Panama, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Panama?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Panama Studio Apartments | $750 | $750 | $750 |
Panama 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $520 | $2,101 |
Panama 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $680 | $3,200 |
Panama 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,918 | $800 | $2,732 |
Panama 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $759 | $3,196 |
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Cheapest Available Panama Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Panama, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Rocwood Apartments priced from $650. Cedar Point Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Panama apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Cedar Point Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $750 |
ReNew at Alton | Finley | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Metro Apartments at Wood River | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Metro Apartments At Bethalto | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Broadway Place | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Parkview | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Metro Apartments at Granite City | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Township Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,173 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Panama, IL and Nearby
As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Panama area is the $0.73 price per square foot B1 Model at Parc at 720 in the in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood starting from $915. The second greatest value Panama apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Brookside Manor starting at $1,275 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the OFallon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Panama apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parc at 720 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
Brookside Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
Townhomes on Luan Drive | 2BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
Parkview | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Broadway Place | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Metro Apartments at Wood River | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Metro Apartments at Granite City | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Metro Apartments At Bethalto | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Getting Around Panama, IL
Walk Score®
4 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
22 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Panama Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Panama Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Panama Apartment is $650 at Rocwood Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Panama Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Panama is starting from $850 at Rocwood Apartments.
What is the most affordable Panama Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Panama Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rocwood Apartments and starts from $1,000.
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