
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Philo, IL from $400 (42 Rentals)
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Prairie Green Apartment Homes

Urbana Estates

Philo Estates Apartments

Kobuck Apartments

Element on Main

Parkside

202 Race
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Fairlawn Village

Stone Ridge Square

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Colony West

Sterling on First

The Courtyards @ Prairie Fields

The Whitney Apartments

705 W Elm St

302 W Locust St
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Michigan East - Campus Property Management

Hessel on the Park

106 N gregory

Silver St./Philo Rd/Fletcher St

1605 N Willow Rd

211 N Central

Windsor Duplexes

1306 E Michigan Ave
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Aspen Court

904 N Broadway Ave

807 E Park St

1002 Harding Dr

108 S 5th St

608 E Chalmers

906 E Harding Dr

307 & 311 W. Birch
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State & Cedar

1003 W Stoughton

1004 W Hill St

711 S Lynn St

1617 Lyndhurst W Dr

1920 Melrose Dr

1109 Austin Dr

905 W Springfield Ave
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208 N Harvey

310 Cottage Ct
Philo, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Philo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philo Studio Apartments | $1,803 | $875 | $2,290 |
| Philo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $800 | $1,975 |
| Philo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $825 | $2,645 |
| Philo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $905 | $2,900 |
| Philo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $699 | $3,800 |
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Cheapest Available Philo Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Philo, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at 305JOH in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood priced from $499. 1002SEC in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Philo apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305JOH | Spacious 4 Bed/3 Bath Apartment on the corner o... | 4BR,3BA | $499 |
| 1002SEC | Fall 2026 Leasing – 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath | 4BR,2BA | $699 |
| Urbana Estates | 1x1Urbana Estates | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Kobuck Apartments | 1204 Wesley Ave 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Prairie Green Apartment Homes | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Element on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Aspen Court | The Sugar Maple | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
| Parkside | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 850 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Bailey Student Apartments Available 2026! | 111 S Lincoln 2Br | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 202 Race | Beautiful 2BD Condo in Downtown Urbana! | 2BR,1BA | $1,182 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Philo, IL and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Philo area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/2.5 bath Model at 200 Vine St in the starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Philo apartment is the 2 Bedroom Unit Model at Park Place starting at $1,405 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Philo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Vine St | 2 Bedroom/2.5 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Park Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| The Dean Campustown | B3 XL | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Campus Oaks | Floorplan A - Price per person | 4BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| Colony West | 2BR/1BA Condo | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Parkside | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 850 SF Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Prairie Green Apartment Homes | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 202 Race | Beautiful 2BD Condo in Downtown Urbana! | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Kobuck Apartments | 1203 Wesley Ave 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Urbana Estates | 1x1Urbana Estates | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Philo Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Philo Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Philo Apartment is $800 at Urbana Estates.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Philo Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Philo is starting from $850 at Prairie Green Apartment Homes.
What is the most affordable Philo Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Philo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Urbana Estates and starts from $1,000.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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