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Cheapest Available Ruma Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ruma, IL is a Studio unit found at Perryville Senior Apartments priced from $575. Brookside Apartments in the Belleville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ruma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Perryville Senior ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$575
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Main Street1BR,1BA$730
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruma, IL and Nearby

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ruma area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Reside Here Apartments & Rentals in the in the Belleville neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Ruma apartment is the Two Bed One Bath Model at Linwood Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Belleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ruma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Storyboard on Lake ChristineLake Christine B12BR,1BA$1.16
Lakewood Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.24
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood A11BR,1BA$1.21
Southfield Apartments2Bd/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
Ben Louis Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Tuscany Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.25
Williamsburg Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Main Street1BR,1BA$1.19

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ruma

What type of rentals are currently available in Ruma?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Ruma, IL with pricing that ranges from $200 to $1,950. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ruma ranging from $700 to $2,975.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ruma?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ruma ranges from $700 to $2,975 with an average monthly rent of $1,654.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.