Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sangamon County, IL from $400 (91 Rentals)

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2925 Taylor Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2925 Taylor Ave

2925 Taylor AveSpringfield, IL 62703
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2501-2621 Bluebird St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2501-2621 Bluebird St

2501-2621 Bluebird StSpringfield, IL 62703
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University Villa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Villa

407 W Calhoun AveSpringfield, IL 62702
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Timberlake Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timberlake Estates

2423 Taylor AveSpringfield, IL 62703
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632 S Walnut St
1 Bedroom Apartments

632 S Walnut St

632 S Walnut StSpringfield, IL 62704
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Dorset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dorset Apartments

1017-1021 S Spring StSpringfield, IL 62704
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property at 619 S Walnut St

619 S Walnut St

SpringfieldIL62704
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Boysenberry Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boysenberry Village

2312 Boysenberry LnSpringfield, IL 62711
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Centre @ 501 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centre @ 501 Apartments

501 E Capitol AveSpringfield, IL 62701
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Watertower Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Watertower Place

1014 N 5th StRiverton, IL 62561
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Park West 217-546-7575
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park West 217-546-7575

2225 Old Jacksonville RdSpringfield, IL 62704
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Cheapest Available Sangamon County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sangamon County, IL is a Studio unit found at The Hickcox Collection in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood priced from $614. Denison Place in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sangamon County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hickcox CollectionThe HickoxStudio,1BA$614
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
Meadow View Landing1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$780
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Whispering Pines Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Safe Harbor Properties1 Bdr 1 Bath with Balcony. WiFi Included.1BR,1BA$845
Butler Place2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$850
Smart Choice Park1 Bedroom Unit-Standard1BR,1BA$875
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sangamon County, IL

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sangamon County area is the $0.77 price per square foot 1208 S 7th St Model at 1208 S 7th St, Unit C in the in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood starting from $1,290. The second greatest value Sangamon County apartment is the C1 Model at Candles starting at $1,148 with a $0.99 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Sangamon County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1208 S 7th St, Unit C1208 S 7th St2BR,1BA$0.77
CandlesC13BR,2BA$0.99
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Safe Harbor PropertiesWalk to work. Capitol View. WIFI Included.2BR,1BA$1.03
1221 W Washington St, Unit 21221 W Washington St2BR,1BA$1.06
3TENB12BR,1BA$1.12
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Meadow View Landing1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sangamon County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sangamon County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sangamon County is under $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sangamon County?

The cheapest apartment in Sangamon County is Denison Place which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Sangamon County costs $2,410.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sangamon County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Sangamon County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sangamon County?

Cheap apartments in Sangamon County have an average cost of $151 which is $2,259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sangamon County.

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