
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pearl City, IL from $400 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Pearl City.


Riverside Apartments and Townhomes

Northland Park Apartments

Greenfield

Pine View

MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE

Dixon River Apartments

Park Meadow Apartments

Nottingham West Apartments

Longwood Garden Apartments
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Washington Senior Apartments

Winmar Townhomes

The Arbors

Roberts Court

Maplewood Glen

Whitestone Manor Apartments

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Prestwick Senior Living

201 - 207 West Win Heights

Halsted Park Apartments

Sterling Towers
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Alice Place Monroe

Riverside Terrace Apartments

Valley Bluff Townhomes

Large 1 & 2 bedroom apartments with balcony and garage

Riverside Apartments

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Cottage Bluff Apartments

Luther Center Senior Apartments

Roosevelt School Apartments

Blackhawk Apartments

114 W Garfield St
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Rock Falls Apartments

Kiwanis Manor Apartments

107 W Baldwin St

Windsor Apartments

527 E Center St

Carthage Apartments

4418 Eastridge Dr

2816 Rudeen Close

503 E 5th St

503 W Pleasant St
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904 Park St

4210-4212 7th St

Highland Meadows

4703 Turner St

1214 S Saxby Ave

412 W 4th St

1216 9th Ave S

837 W Stephenson St

2915 Sherman Ave

1436 W American St
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Pearl City, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pearl City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City Studio Apartments | $863 | $525 | $1,399 |
| Pearl City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $964 | $480 | $1,699 |
| Pearl City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,208 | $480 | $2,300 |
| Pearl City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $910 | $1,850 |
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Cheapest Available Pearl City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Pearl City, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Riverside Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pearl City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
| Riverside Apartments and Townhomes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $525 |
| Northland Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Greenfield | 96-a | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
| Pine View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $669 |
| MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $670 |
| Dixon River Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Longwood Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $718 |
| Winmar Townhomes | 1215-a | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Washington Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pearl City, IL and Nearby
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pearl City area is the $0.67 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Windsor Apartments in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Pearl City apartment is the 201 - 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at 201 - 207 West Win Heights starting at $1,050 with a $1.04 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Pearl City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| 201 - 207 West Win Heights | 201 - 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Cottage Bluff Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Winmar Townhomes | 1215-a | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Greenfield | 96-a | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| Maplewood Glen | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Dixon River Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Pine View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pearl City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pearl City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pearl City is at Riverside Apartments and Townhomes listed at $525.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pearl City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pearl City Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pearl City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pearl City is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the most affordable Pearl City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Pearl City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE and starts from $757.
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