
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Plato Center, IL from $800 (48 Rentals)
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River's Landing Apartments

Squire Village Apartments

Meadowdale Apartments

St. Charles Place Apartments

Royal Ridge Apartments

The Cornell Luxury Apartments

Blackhawk Apartment Homes

Hunter Ridge Apartments
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200 S Lincoln

Fox Run Apartments

Eden Prairie Apartments

Prairie Pointe Apartments

Haven St. Charles

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1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes

39 Surrey Dr

The Township at St. Charles

Wing Park Residence
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311 Barrington Ave Lofts

Woodcreek

The Villages at Canterfield

Reserve at Prairie Centre

Seasons at Elgin

Highland Springs

Authentix South Elgin

The Crossings at St. Charles

Springs At South Elgin
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Panton Mill Station

Algonquin Square Apartment Homes

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Reserve Randall Road

Watermark at The Grove

Fountain Square

Elgin Artspace Lofts - For Artists Only

422 South St

269 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas Ave
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Elgin Tower Lofts

333 Raymond St

Firethorne

WC Kimball

2250 Aurora Dr

1652 Cesario Dr

1124 Lake Terrace Rd

2220 Aurora Dr

45W005 Berner Rd
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639 Florence St

1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123

1109 Kane St
Plato Center, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plato Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plato Center Studio Apartments | $1,715 | $1,025 | $2,130 |
| Plato Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $826 | $2,931 |
| Plato Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $967 | $4,216 |
| Plato Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,743 | $2,030 | $3,657 |
| Plato Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,770 | $1,482 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Available Plato Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Plato Center, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Squire Village Apartments in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood priced from $1,156. Meadowdale Apartments in the Waterford of Algonquin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,235. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plato Center apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squire Village Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,156 |
| Meadowdale Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath 667 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Cornell Luxury Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 200 S Lincoln | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Haven St. Charles | A1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,505 |
| Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 723 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| Eden Prairie Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath A Level 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Fox Run Apartments | Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1,529 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plato Center, IL and Nearby
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plato Center area is the $1.37 price per square foot Gregory End Model at Terrabrook at Prairie Ridge in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Plato Center apartment is the 4BR/1.5BA Model at Squire Village Apartments starting at $1,482 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plato Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrabrook at Prairie Ridge | Gregory End | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.37 |
| Squire Village Apartments | 4BR/1.5BA | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
| 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes | B4- Upper | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Woodcreek | Apt B | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 311 Barrington Ave Lofts | 1 Bed Room | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Fox Run Apartments | Franklin | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Haven St. Charles | A1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Meadowdale Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath 667 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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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 $1,250.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plato Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plato Center Apartment is $1,235 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 $1,156 at Squire Village 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 Terrabrook at Prairie Ridge and starts from $2,400.
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