
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, IL from $300 (36 Rentals)
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1353 Lakeview Ave

710 Moen Ave

1353 Lakeview Ave

121 Davis Ave

Pine Meadows Apartments

Stone Falls

827 W Jefferson St

125 Twin Oaks Dr, Unit 319
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257 Wilcox St, Unit 307

Bays Tower Apartments

The Birches Apartments

258 Western Ave, Unit 2W

212 Madison St, Unit 2F

255 Wilcox St, Unit 306

222 Madison St, Unit 3E

253 Wilcox St, Unit 209

8 Girard Blvd
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620 Kungs Way

608 Kungs Way

Pheasant Run Apartments

208 S Illinois St

208 N Hickory St

Senior Suites of Joliet

Marycrest Village

Oneida West Manor

Historic Louis Joliet Apartments
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Riverwest Apartments

River Walk Homes, LLC

Glenwood Apartments

115 N Hickory St

1604 Richmond Street

Twin Oaks West Apartments

204 E Washington St

616 Vine St

319 N Center St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rockdale Studio Apartments | $1,075 | $895 | $1,255 |
| Cheap Rockdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $949 | $2,120 |
| Cheap Rockdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $1,150 | $2,550 |
| Cheap Rockdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $1,700 | $2,195 |
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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 |
| Timber Pointe Apartments | Cypress 1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Falls | Two Bedroom, Luxury Package | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Pheasant Run Apartments | sc2s | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Timber Pointe Apartments | Cypress 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 1002 Belleview Ave, Unit #1 | 1002 Belleview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 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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