
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Saint Joseph, IL from $500 (31 Rentals)
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Prairie Green Apartment Homes

Town & Country Apartments

Urbana Estates

Philo Estates Apartments

University Park

Element on Main
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808 N Lincoln Ave. Urbana, IL

Fairlawn Village

Eastland Apartments

Parkside

202 Race

Aspen Court

705 W Elm St
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302 W Locust St

Michigan East - Campus Property Management

106 N gregory

116 Schoolview St

Silver St./Philo Rd/Fletcher St

Willow Springs

211 N Central Ave
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2507 Brownfield Rd

Windsor Duplexes

813 W Main

904 N Broadway Ave

608 E Chalmers

1404 S Cottage Grove Ave

1605 N Willow Rd
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1003 W Stoughton

908 Gregory Dr

710 E University Ave
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 | $1,521 | $875 | $2,290 |
| Saint Joseph 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,078 | $775 | $1,719 |
| Saint Joseph 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $825 | $2,180 |
| Saint Joseph 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $785 | $2,900 |
| Saint Joseph 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $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 |
| Prairie Green Apartment Homes | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Element on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| 808 N Lincoln Ave. Urbana, IL | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Eastland Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 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 |
| Aspen Court | The Sugar Maple | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Joseph, IL and Nearby
As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saint Joseph area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/2.5 bath Model at 200 Vine St in the starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Saint Joseph apartment is the D1 Model at Campus Circle Urbana starting at $919 with a $0.65 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Vine St | 2 Bedroom/2.5 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Campus Circle Urbana | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.65 |
| Campus Oaks | Floorplan A - Price per person | 4BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| The Linc Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Stone Ridge Square | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 935 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| University Park | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Prairie Green Apartment Homes | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Capstone Quarters | Two Bedroom Select | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| 808 N Lincoln Ave. Urbana, IL | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Urbana Estates | 1x1Urbana Estates | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saint Joseph Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Saint Joseph?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Saint Joseph is at Element on Main listed at $875.
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 $850 at Prairie Green Apartment Homes.
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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