
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sangamon County, IL from $400 (91 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Sangamon County.


The Hickcox Collection

Hunter Glen Apartments

1900 South St

615 S Walnut St

1338 N 8th St

Safe Harbor Properties
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Koke Mill Apartments

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Meadow View Landing

1847 Truman Rd

Lincoln Tower Apartments

1610 S Spring St

860 Loraine Ave

CARDINAL RIDGE

Whispering Pines Apartments

Meadow View Place

105 Outer Park Dr
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Lake Pointe Apartments

Ravenwood Townhomes

Smart Choice Park

Huntington Ridge Apartments

3101 Twin Lakes Dr

325 S Lincoln Ave

Candles

1101 N 2nd St
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1221 W Washington St, Unit 2

2000 S Douglas Ave, Unit 3

1422 E Reservoir St

619 S Walnut St

2013 S Spring St
Sangamon County, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sangamon County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Sangamon County Studio Apartments | $706 | $614 | $825 |
Sangamon County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $932 | $575 | $1,585 |
Sangamon County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,161 | $625 | $2,560 |
Sangamon County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $975 | $2,050 |
Sangamon County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $1,620 | $3,200 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Hickcox Collection | The Hickox | Studio,1BA | $614 |
Denison Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Meadow View Landing | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
Lincoln Tower Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Whispering Pines Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Safe Harbor Properties | 1 Bdr 1 Bath with Balcony. WiFi Included. | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Butler Place | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Smart Choice Park | 1 Bedroom Unit-Standard | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1208 S 7th St, Unit C | 1208 S 7th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
Candles | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
Safe Harbor Properties | Walk to work. Capitol View. WIFI Included. | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
1221 W Washington St, Unit 2 | 1221 W Washington St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
3TEN | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Denison Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Lincoln Tower Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Meadow View Landing | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,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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