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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Pleasant Hill, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pleasant Hill Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pleasant Hill, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Jacksonville Affordable Housing priced from $485. Laborer's Home Development IV, For Age 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pleasant Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$485
Laborer's Home Development IV, For Age 62+1 BR1BR,1BA$830
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Casalon Parkway Apartments1 Bedroom / Phase 41BR,1BA$1,044
Vista on the Park1011BR,1BA$1,095
Cedar Lakes ApartmentsC22BR,2BA$1,100
Northridge IMaple3BR,1BA$1,250
Quail Run Apartments and TownhomesRobin 2nd floor Reserves2BR,2BA$1,275
The Jewel O'FallonRuby1BR,1BA$1,309
The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis ApartmentsBrookside1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Hill, IL and Nearby

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Hill area is the $1.30 price per square foot Townhome - Bennington Model at Bennington Place in the starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Pleasant Hill apartment is the Maple Model at Northridge I starting at $1,250 with a $1.12 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Pleasant Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bennington PlaceTownhome - Bennington2BR,2.5BA$1.30
Northridge IMaple3BR,1.5BA$1.12
Peine LakesThe Bryant2BR,2BA$1.43
Cedar Lakes ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.31
Westchester VillageCourtland Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.46
The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis ApartmentsBrookside1BR,1BA$1.51
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Vista on the Park1011BR,1BA$1.46
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$0.88
Laborer's Home Development IV, For Age 62+1 BR1BR,1BA$1.43

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pleasant Hill Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pleasant Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pleasant Hill Apartment is $485 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pleasant Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pleasant Hill is starting from $540 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

What is the most affordable Pleasant Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pleasant Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northridge I and starts from $1,250.

Expert Rental Resources

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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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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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.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.