Cheap Apartments for Rent in Russell, IL from $800 (26 Rentals)

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2325 Lewis Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2325 Lewis Ave

2325 Lewis AveZion, IL 60099
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Brookstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookstone Apartments

4247 Hickory Hills DrWaukegan, IL 60087
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3305 Sunset Ave

WaukeganIL60087

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Villa Rae Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Rae Apartments

3816 89th StKenosha, WI 53142
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Russell, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Russell Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Russell, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Prairie Villa Senior Apartments in the Strawberry Creek neighborhood priced from $810. Tudor Crest Apartments in the Strawberry Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Russell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie Villa Senior ApartmentsUNITS1BR,1BA$810
Tudor Crest Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,050
Southcrest ApartmentsSCA 8545-#7 MID JUNE 20251BR,1BA$1,100
Kenosha Uptown LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,106
Fountain RidgeKingbirdStudio,1BA$1,170
Westchester ApartmentsShangri-la2BR,1BA$1,188
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1,200
Hidden OakHawthorne2BR,2BA$1,512
Carmel House1bdB1BR,1BA$1,515
The Falls at Pike Creek ApartmentsWentworth2BR,2BA$1,640

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russell, IL and Nearby

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Russell area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2B Model at Breeze Terrace in the in the Strawberry Creek neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Russell apartment is the 2x2 Model at The Vista At Creekside starting at $1,823 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Strawberry Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Russell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Breeze Terrace2B2BR,2BA$1.70
The Vista At Creekside2x22BR,2BA$1.63
Hidden OakHawthorne2BR,2BA$1.45
The Falls at Pike Creek ApartmentsVictoria2BR,2BA$1.70
The Waters at Pike Creek ApartmentsMesa2BR,2BA$1.91
Southcrest ApartmentsSCA 8545-#14 JULY 20252BR,1BA$1.50
Westchester ApartmentsBeulah2BR,1BA$1.36
Kenosha Uptown LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Prairie Villa Senior ApartmentsUNITS1BR,1BA$1.11
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Russell Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Russell?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Russell is at Fountain Ridge listed at $1,170.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Russell Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Russell Apartment is $810 at Prairie Villa Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Russell Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Russell is starting from $997 at Prairie Villa Senior Apartments.

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