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2925 Taylor Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2925 Taylor Ave

2925 Taylor AveSpringfield, IL 62703
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2501-2621 Bluebird St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2501-2621 Bluebird St

2501-2621 Bluebird StSpringfield, IL 62703
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Amanda Lane Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Amanda Lane Apartments

301 Riechert RdDivernon, IL 62530
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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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Ash Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ash Street

1306-1312 W Ash StSpringfield, IL 62704
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Cheapest Available Sangamon County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sangamon County, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Whispering Pines Apartments priced from $700. Cobblestone Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sangamon County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Whispering Pines Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential1BR,1BA$700
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
3TENB12BR,1BA$840
Safe Harbor Properties1 Bdr/ 1 Bath Private Balcony Capitol Views1BR,1BA$875
Pine Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Smart Choice Park1 Bedroom Unit-Standard1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sangamon County, IL

As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sangamon County area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Ash Grove in the starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Sangamon County apartment is the C1 Model at Spring Creek Townhomes starting at $1,257 with a $0.97 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.
Ash Grove3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.09
Spring Creek TownhomesC13BR,1.5BA$0.97
1203 W Centre St, Unit Canaan Place1203 W Centre St2BR,1BA$0.93
CandlesB12BR,1.5BA$1.03
Safe Harbor PropertiesWalk to work. Capitol View. WIFI Included.2BR,1BA$1.03
3TENB12BR,1BA$0.95
115 W Lawrence Ave, Unit C115 W Lawrence Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
545 S Douglas Ave, Unit #3545 S Douglas Ave1BR,1BA$0.99
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sangamon County Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Sangamon County is Whispering Pines Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Sangamon County costs $1,240.

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 4 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 $124 which is $1,116 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sangamon County.

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