
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Payson, IL from $300 (24 Rentals)
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Macomb Rentals

329 S Lafayette St

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215 S 6th St, Unit 5

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1003 Exchange St, Unit 1

Lexington Concord

219 Charleston Blvd

203 Charleston Blvd
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218 Charleston Blvd

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404 W Adams St, Unit Main East - 2

716 Ohio St, Unit 4

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203 S 6th St, Unit 1

Aspen Court

Ridgebrook Apartments

Forest Village Apartments

1500 N Carolina St
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Monroe City Senior Housing 62+

Creekside Park

201-220 Charleston Blvd

725 E Monroe St

Keokuk Family Flats

119 N 1st St

601-605 W Orchard St

608 Macfarlane St
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Payson, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Payson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payson Studio Apartments | $777 | $390 | $1,800 |
| Payson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $865 | $450 | $1,750 |
| Payson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,117 | $267 | $4,500 |
| Payson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $296 | $2,700 |
| Payson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $600 | $5,600 |
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Cheapest Available Payson Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Payson, IL is a Studio unit found at Macomb Rentals priced from $390. Monroe City Senior Housing 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Payson apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Rentals | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $390 |
| Monroe City Senior Housing 62+ | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Creekside Park | 2 BR / 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $880 |
| Forest Village Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $895 |
| Jefferson House Senior Living | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,094 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Payson, IL and Nearby
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Payson area is the $0.43 price per square foot 203 S 6th St Model at 203 S 6th St, Unit 1 in the starting from $650. The second greatest value Payson apartment is the 3 BR / 2 BA Model at Creekside Park starting at $1,029 with a $0.85 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Payson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203 S 6th St, Unit 1 | 203 S 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.43 |
| Creekside Park | 3 BR / 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| View 21 | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Forest Village Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 5050 Pulliam St, Unit 5050 | 5050 Pulliam St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Monroe City Senior Housing 62+ | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 421 N 20th St | 421 N 20th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Jefferson House Senior Living | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 716 Ohio St, Unit 4 | 716 Ohio St | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
| 329 S Lafayette St | 329 S Lafayette St | Studio ,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Payson Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Payson?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Payson is at Macomb Rentals listed at $390.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Payson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Payson Apartment is $510 at Macomb Rentals.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Payson Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Payson is starting from $450 at Macomb Rentals.
What is the most affordable Payson Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Payson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Village Apartments and starts from $895.
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