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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. Safe Harbor Properties in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $730. 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
Safe Harbor PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$730
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
Lake Shore ApartmentsApt 342BR,1BA$799
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Lake Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Pine Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Capitol Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$896
Smart Choice Park1 Bedroom Unit-Standard1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sangamon County, IL

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sangamon County area is the $1.02 price per square foot C1 Model at Candles in the starting from $1,183. The second greatest value Sangamon County apartment is the 102 S Glenwood Ave Model at 102 S Glenwood Ave, Unit Bottom Unit #1 starting at $950 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood. 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.
CandlesC13BR,2BA$1.02
102 S Glenwood Ave, Unit Bottom Unit #1102 S Glenwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.84
445 W Carpenter St, Unit 1445 W Carpenter St2BR,1BA$1.00
56 Westminster Rd, Unit 5656 Westminster Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.10
1221 W Washington St, Unit 21221 W Washington St2BR,1BA$1.06
115 W Lawrence Ave, Unit C115 W Lawrence Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Lake Shore ApartmentsApt 342BR,1BA$1.00
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Safe Harbor PropertiesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.08

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 $1,500.

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 9 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 $112 which is $1,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sangamon County.

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