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Plato Center, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plato Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plato Center, IL is a Studio unit found at Royal Ridge Apartments in the Edgewater neighborhood priced from $1,125. River's Landing Apartments in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plato Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,185
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,340
200 S Lincoln1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Authentix South ElginStudio Horizon CourtyardStudio,1BA$1,457

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plato Center, IL and Nearby

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plato Center area is the $1.31 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Princeton West Townhomes in the in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Plato Center apartment is the Gregory End Model at Terrabrook at Prairie Ridge starting at $2,950 with a $1.61 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Plato Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Princeton West TownhomesFour Bedroom4BR,5BA$1.31
Terrabrook at Prairie RidgeGregory End4BR,2.5BA$1.61
1012-1070 Turin3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.56
WC Kimball2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
333 Raymond St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
FirethornePremier2BR,2BA$1.85
St. Charles Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.89
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.75
Eden Prairie Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath A Renovated Level 22BR,1BA$1.95
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plato Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plato Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plato Center is at Royal Ridge Apartments listed at $1,125.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plato Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plato Center Apartment is $1,185 at River's Landing Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Plato Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plato Center is starting from $1,640 at Eden Prairie Apartments.

What is the most affordable Plato Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Plato Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Authentix South Elgin and starts from $2,193.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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