Cheap Apartments for Rent in Princeton, IL from $400 (26 Rentals)

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Parkway Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

419 Anderson StPrinceton, IL 61356

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Tiffany Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiffany Pointe

1508 W Tiffany DrPeoria, IL 61614
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Rock Falls Apartments
Studio Apartments

Rock Falls Apartments

1608 E Rock Falls RdRock Falls, IL 61071
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Princeton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Princeton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Princeton, IL is a Studio unit found at Northland Park Apartments priced from $625. Willis Senior Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $654. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Princeton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Willis Senior Lofts2 Bedroom - Subsidized2BR,1BA$654
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$675
Willow Knolls ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Hollow HillsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Winkler Village Apartments1BD 1BTH1BR,1BA$725
MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE3 BED 1 BATH3BR,1BA$757
Woods + Meadow ApartmentsStudio Apartment in North PeoriaStudio,1BA$775
The Village on UniversityAnderson at Village SouthStudio,1BA$775
The Grove ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton, IL and Nearby

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Princeton area is the $0.66 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1512 E Gardner Ln in the in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Princeton apartment is the 3 BED 1 BATH Model at MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE starting at $757 with a $0.67 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Princeton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1512 E Gardner Ln3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.66
MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE3 BED 1 BATH3BR,1BA$0.67
Versailles ApartmentsCrown - 2BR / 1BA2BR,1BA$1.03
The Grove ApartmentsSignature 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
504 S Sweetbriar DrModel2BR,1BA$1.11
503 S Main St, Unit Until3503 S Main St2BR,1BA$0.91
Brighton Woods1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Winkler Village Apartments1BD 1BTH1BR,1BA$1.06
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.03
Hollow HillsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.08

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Getting Around Princeton, IL

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33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Princeton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Princeton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Princeton is at Northland Park Apartments listed at $625.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Princeton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Princeton Apartment is $675 at Dixon River Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Princeton is starting from $654 at Willis Senior Lofts.

What is the most affordable Princeton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Princeton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE and starts from $757.

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