Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, IL from $300 (36 Rentals)

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property at 1353 Lakeview Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 26

1353 Lakeview Ave

RockdaleIL60436
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710 Moen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

710 Moen Ave

710 Moen AveRockdale, IL 60436
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property at 258 Western Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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258 Western Ave, Unit 2W

258 Western Ave
JolietIL60435
property at 212 Madison St

$1,370

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$1,370

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$1,370

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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212 Madison St, Unit 2F

212 Madison St
JolietIL60435
property at 222 Madison St

$1,370

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$1,370

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$1,370

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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222 Madison St, Unit 3E

222 Madison St
JolietIL60435
property at 253 Wilcox St

$1,370

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$1,370

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$1,370

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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253 Wilcox St, Unit 209

253 Wilcox St
JolietIL60435
property at 8 Girard Blvd

$1,445

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$1,445

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$1,445

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Girard Blvd

JolietIL60433

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property at 208 N Hickory St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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208 N Hickory St

JolietIL60435
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Senior Suites of Joliet
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Senior Suites of Joliet

215 N Ottawa StJoliet, IL 60432
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Marycrest Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marycrest Village

2115 Marmion AveJoliet, IL 60436
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Oneida West Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oneida West Manor

2216-2230 Oneida StJoliet, IL 60435
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Riverwest Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwest Apartments

337-339 N Center StJoliet, IL 60435
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Glenwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Apartments

2213-2241 Glenwood AveJoliet, IL 60435
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1604 Richmond Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

1604 Richmond Street

1604 Richmond CorJoliet, IL 60435
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property at 616 Vine St

$1,795

3 Bedroom Rentals

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616 Vine St

JolietIL60435

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Timber Pointe ApartmentsCypress 11BR,1BA$1,920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, IL

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockdale area is the $1.38 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Luxury Package Model at Stone Falls in the in the Sunset Point neighborhood starting from $1,259. The second greatest value Rockdale apartment is the sc2s Model at Pheasant Run Apartments starting at $1,460 with a $1.70 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
Pheasant Run Apartmentssc2s2BR,1BA$1.70
Timber Pointe ApartmentsCypress 21BR,1BA$2.44
1002 Belleview Ave, Unit #11002 Belleview Ave2BR,1BA$1.87
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,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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