Cheap Homes for Rent in Sangamon County, IL from $495 (26 Rentals)

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property at 300 Forrest Ave

$899

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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300 Forrest Ave

SpringfieldIL62702

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property at 3 Utica Cir

$925

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$925
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$925

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Utica Cir

SpringfieldIL62712
property at 229 W Allen St

$950 - $1,250

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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229 W Allen St

SpringfieldIL62704

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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. The Hickox Collection in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $718. 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
The Hickox CollectionThe Abe LincolnStudio,1BA$718
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
Chatham CrossingUnit 8391BR,1BA$759
909 S 8th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$800
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1BA$895
Safe Harbor Properties1 Bdr/ 1 Bath Private Balcony Capitol Views1BR,1BA$895
Capitol Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sangamon County, IL

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sangamon County area is the $0.98 price per square foot C1 Model at Spring Creek Townhomes in the starting from $1,271. The second greatest value Sangamon County apartment is the Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes starting at $895 with a $0.90 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.
Spring Creek TownhomesC13BR,1.5BA$0.98
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.90
1530 S 4th St, Unit 11530 S 4th St1BR,1BA$1.03
The Boulevard TownhomesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Safe Harbor Properties2 Bdr 1 Bath with Balcony. Capitol View.2BR,1BA$1.08
Meadow View Landing2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
1221 W Washington St, Unit 21221 W Washington St2BR,1BA$1.01
115 W Lawrence Ave, Unit C115 W Lawrence Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
254 S Durkin Dr, Unit A254 S Durkin Dr1BR,1BA$1.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Sangamon County

What type of rentals are currently available in Sangamon County?

There are currently 202 Apartments for Rent in Sangamon County, IL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $3,789. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sangamon County ranging from $775 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sangamon County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sangamon County ranges from $775 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,472.

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