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Brookstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookstone Apartments

4247 Hickory Hills DrWaukegan, IL 60087
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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 The Vista At Creekside in the Strawberry Creek neighborhood priced from $918. Southcrest Apartments in the Sunnyside South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Russell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Vista At Creekside1X11BR,1BA$918
Southcrest ApartmentsSCA 8545-#12 DEC 2025 1ST MONTH FREEStudio,1BA$1,050
Briarcliff Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1,180
Stonegate Apartments1 Bedroom Ground Updated1BR,1BA$1,235
Fountain RidgeBali IIStudio,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russell, IL and Nearby

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Russell area is the $1.95 price per square foot 2A Model at Seasons at River View in the in the Strawberry Creek neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Russell apartment is the 2x1 954 Model at Woodstone Village Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Cypress Park 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.
Seasons at River View2A2BR,2BA$1.95
Woodstone Village Apartments2x1 9542BR,1BA$1.52
Reserve at Eagle RidgeThe Hawk2BR,2BA$1.90
Southcrest Apartments3007-#12 JAN 2026 1ST MONTH FREE2BR,1BA$1.17
Westchester ApartmentsBeulah2BR,1BA$1.56
The Vista At Creekside1X1 Garage1BR,1BA$1.75
Briarcliff Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1.36
The Falls at Pike Creek ApartmentsKimball1BR,1BA$1.97
Stonegate Apartments1 Bedroom Ground Updated1BR,1BA$1.90
Fountain RidgeBali IIStudio ,1BA$2.04

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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 Southcrest Apartments listed at $1,050.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Russell Apartment is $918 at The Vista At Creekside.

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 $1,180 at Briarcliff Apartments.

What is the most affordable Russell Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Russell Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hidden Oak and starts from $2,111.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!