
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Putnam, IL from $400 (47 Rentals)
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Winkler Village Apartments

Knoxville Manor Apartments

Glenbrook Apartments

Cedar Crossing Apartments

Timberlane Apartments

The Village on University

Hollow Hills Apartments

Willow Knolls Apartments
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Nordic Villa Apartments

Versailles Apartments

504 S Sweetbriar Dr

Forest Hills Apartments

The Grove Apartments

Kellogg Place Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

Dunlap Lakeside

Old Orchard Trace Apartments
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Flats at Dunlap

Woodsage Apartments

Dunlap Falls Apartments

Camden Hills Apartments

Eagle Point Apartments

Westridge Apartments

Tiffany Pointe

9 1/2 N Randolph St

220 7th St
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Woods + Meadow Apartments

1016 N Maple St

1512 E Gardner Ln

Willow Way

The Hillsides

415-421 W Forrest Lawn Ave

9 N Randolph St

3119 W Willow Knolls Dr

3912 N New York Ave
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826 N Spalding St

611 W Matthews St

441 E Marion St, Unit 2E

437 E Marion St, Unit 2E

Prairie Vista Apartments

301 Richards St

301 N 1st St

3409 N California Ave

1915 W Marlene Ave
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216 Circle Dr

1085 Spring Bay Rd
Putnam, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Putnam?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Studio Apartments | $862 | $700 | $1,132 |
| Putnam 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,137 | $725 | $2,075 |
| Putnam 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $855 | $2,675 |
| Putnam 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $1,475 | $2,072 |
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Cheapest Available Putnam Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Putnam, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Winkler Village Apartments in the Woodford County neighborhood priced from $725. Knoxville Manor Apartments in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Putnam apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkler Village Apartments | 1BD 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Knoxville Manor Apartments | Level 2 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Willow Knolls Apartments | Studio / 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Nordic Villa Apartments | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Hollow Hills Apartments | Studio / 1 Bath (518 sqft) | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Versailles Apartments | Tradition - 1BR / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| The Village on University | Collins at Village South | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Forest Hills Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Timberlane Apartments | Primrose | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| The Grove Apartments | Standard 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Putnam, IL and Nearby
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Putnam area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Eagle Point Apartments in the in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Putnam apartment is the Signature 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,160 Sq Ft Model at The Grove Apartments starting at $1,575 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Putnam apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Point Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| The Grove Apartments | Signature 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,160 Sq Ft | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Camden Hills Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Old Orchard Trace Apartments | OOH2P/B Rehab | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Nordic Villa Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Forest Hills Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Versailles Apartments | Tradition - 1BR / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Village on University | Collins at Village South | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Winkler Village Apartments | 1BD 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Putnam Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Putnam Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Putnam Apartment is $725 at Winkler Village Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Putnam Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Putnam is starting from $955 at Versailles Apartments.
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