Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sangamon County, IL from $400 (70 Rentals)

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618 N 5th St, Unit #3
$750
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618 N 5th St, Unit #3

618 N 5th StSpringfield, IL 62702
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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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Dorset Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dorset Apartments

1017-1021 S Spring StSpringfield, IL 62704
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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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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 $600. 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$600
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
Lake Shore ApartmentsApt 342BR,1BA$799
909 S 8th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$800
Safe Harbor Properties1st Floor Level1BR,1BA$875
Pine Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Capitol Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$896
The Boulevard TownhomesApartment2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sangamon County, IL

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sangamon County area is the $0.73 price per square foot 440 W Cook St Model at 440 W Cook St, Unit downstairs apartment in the in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Sangamon County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Ash Grove starting at $1,450 with a $1.09 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.
440 W Cook St, Unit downstairs apartment440 W Cook St2BR,1BA$0.73
Ash Grove3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.09
56 Westminster Rd, Unit 5656 Westminster Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.10
913 N 7th St, Unit 3913 N 7th St4BR,2BA$1.10
1320 N Rutledge St, Unit 13201320 N Rutledge St2BR,1BA$1.10
SHP at Governor Place2 BDR/ 1 BATH BALCONY2BR,1BA$0.98
The Boulevard TownhomesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.04
3TEN Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
Lake Shore ApartmentsApt 342BR,1BA$1.00
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06

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 $600, while the average apartment in Sangamon County costs $1,515.

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 6 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 $113 which is $1,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sangamon County.

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