
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Papineau, IL from $500 (54 Rentals)
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Crest Apartments

Madison Cottage of Rensselaer

The Shields

Linden Park Apartments

1304 E North St

333 Kristie Ct

2045-2151 Meadow Ln

2100 N Main St

Carriage Creek Apartments
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Matteson Blu

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Autumn Ridge

101 E Bannon St

West Harbor Place

Meadow Lane Apartments

811 Covey Ln

3484 Western Ave

21746 Jeffrey
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101 Grant St

Central Park

29837 IL-50

602 Meadowood Ln

138 S 1st St

144 1st

1014 Shagbark Rd

73 Meadowlark Ln

8 Drake Ln

3 Swan Ln
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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 | $1,029 | $800 | $1,135 |
| Papineau 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $553 | $1,820 |
| Papineau 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $1,100 | $2,695 |
| Papineau 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,326 | $1,036 | $3,250 |
| Papineau 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,420 | $3,420 | $3,420 |
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Cheapest Available Papineau Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Papineau, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Fowler Place Apartments priced from $599. Crest Apartments in the University Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Papineau apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler Place Apartments | Floorplan E | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| 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 |
| Carriage Creek Apartments | Studio Mid-Rise | Studio,1BA | $1,135 |
| ST JAMES SENIOR APARTMENTS | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,159 |
| Harvest Grove Apartment Homes | 1BD-Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,161 |
| Hidden Creek | Danube | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Chelsea Garden | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Papineau, IL and Nearby
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Papineau area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 BED 1 BATH Model at ST JAMES SENIOR APARTMENTS in the in the University Park neighborhood starting from $1,159. The second greatest value Papineau apartment is the The Maple Model at Olympic Village Apartments starting at $1,440 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Indian Hill neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST JAMES SENIOR APARTMENTS | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Olympic Village Apartments | The Maple | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Harvest Ridge Apartment Homes | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 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 | $1.57 |
| Harvest Grove Apartment Homes | 1BD-Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Fowler Place Apartments | Floorplan E | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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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 $599 at Fowler Place Apartments.
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 $1,159 at ST JAMES SENIOR APARTMENTS.
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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