
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Saint Joseph, IL from $600 (33 Rentals)
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Urbana Estates

Philo Estates Apartments

University Park

Element on Main

Town & Country Apartments

808 N Lincoln Ave. Urbana, IL

212 W High St
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Eastland Apartments

Fairlawn Village

Parkside

202 Race

705 W Elm St

302 W Locust St

606 E Elm St

Michigan East - Campus Property Management
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106 N gregory

Silver St./Philo Rd/Fletcher St

211 N Central

Windsor Duplexes

1306 E Michigan Ave

Aspen Court

904 N Broadway Ave

813 W Main
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108 S 5th St

504 E Church St

1002 Harding Dr

608 E Chalmers

1905 Christopher Cir

906 E Harding Dr

1303 Brian Pl

1004 W Hill St
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1003 W Stoughton
Saint Joseph, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Saint Joseph?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Studio Apartments | $1,779 | $875 | $2,470 |
| Saint Joseph 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $800 | $2,340 |
| Saint Joseph 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $825 | $2,180 |
| Saint Joseph 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $785 | $2,900 |
| Saint Joseph 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $635 | $3,360 |
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Cheapest Available Saint Joseph Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Saint Joseph, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Urbana Estates priced from $800. University Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saint Joseph apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana Estates | 1x1Urbana Estates | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| University Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Element on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Town & Country Apartments | Kensington | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
| Aspen Court | The Sugar Maple | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
| Eastland Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Parkside | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 850 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Bailey Student Apartments Available 2026! | 111 S Lincoln 2Br | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 202 Race | Beautiful 2BD Condo in Downtown Urbana! | 2BR,1BA | $1,182 |
| The Whitney Apartments | 1st or 2nd Floor 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1,389 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Joseph, IL and Nearby
As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saint Joseph area is the $0.64 price per square foot D1 Model at Campus Circle Urbana in the in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Saint Joseph apartment is the D3 Model at The Dean Campustown starting at $1,210 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saint Joseph apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Circle Urbana | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.64 |
| The Dean Campustown | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $0.93 |
| The Linc Apartments | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.69 |
| Campus Oaks | Floorplan A - Price per person | 4BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| University Park | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Capstone Quarters | Two Bedroom Select | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Town & Country Apartments | Kensington | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 519 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Urbana Estates | 1x1Urbana Estates | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Atrium | Single (shared common area) | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saint Joseph Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint Joseph Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint Joseph Apartment is $800 at Urbana Estates.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Saint Joseph Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Saint Joseph is starting from $900 at Urbana Estates.
What is the most affordable Saint Joseph Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Saint Joseph Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Urbana Estates and starts from $1,000.
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