
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, IL from $300 (38 Rentals)
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Timber Pointe Apartments

Pheasant Run Apartments

The Birches Apartments

Stone Falls

Pine Meadows Apartments

406 Buell Ave

364-366 Western Ave

330 Willow Ave
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120 S Larkin Ave

518 E Bellarmine Dr

255 S Center St

Holiday Garden Apartments

825 W Jefferson St

221 Comstock St

205 N Raynor Ave

401 N Raynor Ave

5 N Broadway St
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400-402 Western Ave

250 Marble St

2422 Walsh Way

410 Raynor Ave

203 Union St

301 South Ottawa

113 N Center St

Relyea Bldg

Adlai Stevenson Gardens
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216-220 Cass St

408 Western Ave

310 Hunter Ave

Historic Louis Joliet Apartments

Twin Oaks West Apartments

Marycrest Village

1604 Richmond Street

404-406 Oneida St

Oneida Court Apartments
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Oneida West Manor

Water's Edge
Rockdale, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rockdale Studio Apartments | $1,057 | $895 | $1,220 |
| Cheap Rockdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,485 | $949 | $2,120 |
| Cheap Rockdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $1,150 | $2,550 |
| Cheap Rockdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $1,700 | $1,735 |
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Cheapest Available Rockdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockdale, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Stone Falls in the Sunset Point neighborhood priced from $949. Bays Tower Apartments in the Sunset Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockdale apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Falls | One Bedroom, Base Package | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Bays Tower Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Pheasant Run Apartments | sc3s1.5 | 3BR,1BA | $1,735 |
| Timber Pointe Apartments | Cypress 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, IL
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockdale area is the $1.77 price per square foot sc3s1.5 Model at Pheasant Run Apartments in the in the Sunset Point neighborhood starting from $1,735. The second greatest value Rockdale apartment is the Two Bedroom, Luxury Package Model at Stone Falls starting at $1,259 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Sunset Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant Run Apartments | sc3s1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.77 |
| Stone Falls | Two Bedroom, Luxury Package | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Timber Pointe Apartments | Cypress 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 1002 Belleview Ave, Unit #1 | 1002 Belleview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Bays Tower Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockdale Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockdale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockdale Apartment is $949 at Stone Falls.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rockdale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rockdale is starting from $1,219 at Stone Falls.
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