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property at 229 W Allen St

$995 - $1,305

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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. 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
SHP at Governor Place1 BDR Model1BR,1BA$785
Lake Shore ApartmentsApt 342BR,1BA$799
Lake Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Pine Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Safe Harbor Properties1st Floor Level1BR,1BA$875
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$894

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sangamon County, IL

As of May 23, 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
1038 W Maple Ave S, Unit 11038 W Maple Ave S2BR,1BA$1.00
1320 N Rutledge St, Unit 13201320 N Rutledge St2BR,1BA$1.10
445 W Carpenter St, Unit 1445 W Carpenter St2BR,1BA$0.98
The Boulevard TownhomesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.04
SHP at Governor Place1 BDR Model1BR,1BA$0.88
The Meadows at Durkin2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Lake Shore ApartmentsApt 342BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Sangamon County

What type of rentals are currently available in Sangamon County?

There are currently 197 Apartments for Rent in Sangamon County, IL with pricing that ranges from $575 to $3,400. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sangamon County ranging from $495 to $3,500.

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 $495 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,581.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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