Cheap Apartments for Rent in Prairie Grove, IL from $500 (40 Rentals)

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Prairie Grove, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Prairie Grove Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Prairie Grove, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wauconda Park Apartments in the Liberty Lakes - Freedom Series neighborhood priced from $1,200. Willow Brooke in the Savanna Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,280. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Prairie Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wauconda Park Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Willow BrookeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,280
Patriot Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,307
Patriot Prairie of Woodstock2X12BR,1BA$1,375
The Church Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Darlington Court ApartmentsOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,477
Stone Edge Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,500
Springs at Three OaksSGO | Studio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,516
The Blake at Fox RiverEllory1BR,1BA$1,529
Tuckaway Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1,562

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prairie Grove, IL and Nearby

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Prairie Grove area is the $1.95 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Crystal Lake in the in the Arrowhead neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Prairie Grove apartment is the Forestwood Model at Redwood Volo starting at $2,467 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Liberty Lakes - Freedom Series neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Prairie Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood Crystal LakeWillowood2BR,2BA$1.95
Redwood VoloForestwood2BR,2BA$1.91
The Meadows Apartments LakemoorMeadow2BR,2BA$1.65
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.42
Stone Edge Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.82
Residence of Fairway Greens2.1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.95
Tuckaway Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.70
Patriot Prairie of Woodstock2X12BR,1BA$1.79
Willow BrookeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 Prairie Grove Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Prairie Grove?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Prairie Grove is at Springs at Three Oaks listed at $1,498.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Prairie Grove Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Prairie Grove Apartment is $1,200 at Wauconda Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Prairie Grove Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Prairie Grove is starting from $1,375 at Patriot Prairie of Woodstock.

What is the most affordable Prairie Grove Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Prairie Grove Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ Community and starts from $1,700.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Robin Stewart

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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