
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, IL from $300 (36 Rentals)
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1002 Belleview Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

1353 Lakeview Ave

710 Moen Ave

121 Davis Ave

Pine Meadows Apartments

Stone Falls

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213 N Hickory St, Unit BS, Unit BS

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

115 N Hickory St

The Birches Apartments

Bays Tower Apartments

125 Twin Oaks Dr, Unit 102, Unit 102

212 Madison St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

255 Wilcox St, Unit 306, Unit 306

222 Madison St, Unit 3E, Unit 3E

253 Wilcox St, Unit 209, Unit 209
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414 Cornelia St

304 Nicholson St

1910 Moore Ave

109 N William St, Unit Unit 2

Senior Suites of Joliet

Marycrest Village

Oneida West Manor

Historic Louis Joliet Apartments

Riverwest Apartments
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Glenwood Apartments

111 N Center St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

1604 Richmond Street

Twin Oaks West Apartments

1809 E Washington St

109 N Center St, Unit G, Unit G

204 E Washington St

224 E Cass St
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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 | $895 | $895 | $895 |
| Cheap Rockdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,160 | $949 | $1,450 |
| Cheap Rockdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $1,095 | $1,750 |
| Cheap Rockdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,817 | $1,735 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Available 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, IL
As of May 21, 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 213 N Hickory St Model at 213 N Hickory St, Unit BS starting at $1,095 with a $1.37 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 |
| 213 N Hickory St, Unit BS | 213 N Hickory St | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 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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