
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Papineau, IL from $500 (52 Rentals)
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Crest Apartments

Madison Cottage of Rensselaer

The Shields

2045-2151 Meadow Ln

723 Grant Ave

333 Kristie Ct

2100 N Main St

Linden Park Apartments

Harvest Grove Apartment Homes
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Carriage Creek Apartments

Olympic Village Apartments

Chelsea Garden

811 Covey Ln

Sherwood Lake Apartments

Winchester Manor

Richton Trail

Fountain View Apartments

Hidden Creek

Cypress Pointe
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Cedar Ridge Apartments

Dynasty House Apartments

Maple Leaf Apartments

Harvest Ridge Apartment Homes

Park Towers Apartments

Oakwood Townhomes

Arbors at Hickory Creek

Mallard Bay Apartments

Westbridge Apartments

Prairie Point Apartments
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Matteson Blu

Fowler Place Apartments

1304 E North St

Williams Street Townhomes

Autumn Ridge

101 E Bannon St

West Harbor Place

Meadow Lane Apartments

206 N Water St

Central Park
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21746 Jeffrey

342 Tedmark Ct

138 S 1st St

144 1st

1014 Shagbark Rd

73 Meadowlark Ln

8 Drake Ln

3 Swan Ln

140 Flamingo Dr

3135 Chicago Rd
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Papineau, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Papineau?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papineau Studio Apartments | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Papineau 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $553 | $2,182 |
| Papineau 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $979 | $2,690 |
| Papineau 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,436 | $1,367 | $3,250 |
| Papineau 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,408 | $3,408 | $3,408 |
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Cheapest Available Papineau Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Papineau, IL is a Studio unit found at Crest Apartments in the University Park neighborhood priced from $800. Madison Cottage of Rensselaer has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $970. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Papineau apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Madison Cottage of Rensselaer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| 2045-2151 Meadow Ln | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| 2100 N Main St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Harvest Grove Apartment Homes | 1BD-Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,161 |
| Carriage Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden A | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Chelsea Garden | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 811 Covey Ln | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Sherwood Lake Apartments | 850 | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| Fountain View Apartments | 1BR / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Papineau, IL and Nearby
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Papineau area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated Model at Westbridge Apartments in the in the Lincoln Station neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Papineau apartment is the 1x1 Model at 811 Covey Ln starting at $1,200 with a $1.33 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Papineau apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbridge Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 811 Covey Ln | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Olympic Village Apartments | The Maple | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Hidden Creek | Flaxon Partial | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Sherwood Lake Apartments | UPGRADED 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Madison Cottage of Rensselaer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Maple Leaf Apartments | Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 2100 N Main St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 2045-2151 Meadow Ln | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Harvest Grove Apartment Homes | 1BD-Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Papineau Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Papineau Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Papineau Apartment is $970 at Madison Cottage of Rensselaer.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Papineau Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Papineau is starting from $1,163 at Madison Cottage of Rensselaer.
What is the most affordable Papineau Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Papineau Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madison Cottage of Rensselaer and starts from $1,367.
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