Cheap Homes for Rent in Sangamon County, IL from $500 (44 Rentals)

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property at 2738 Dartmouth Dr

$875

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$875
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2738 Dartmouth Dr

SpringfieldIL62712
property at 412 Rafter St

$900

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$900
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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412 Rafter St

SpringfieldIL62702

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property at 2 St James Ct

$1,150

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$1,150
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2 St James Ct

SpringfieldIL62703
property at 814 W Highland Ave

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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814 W Highland Ave

SpringfieldIL62704

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property at 741 W Vine St

$1,200

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741 W Vine 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 $645. 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 HickoxStudio,1BA$645
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
909 S 8th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$800
Lake Shore ApartmentsApt 202BR,1BA$850
Chatham CrossingUnit 8391BR,1BA$850
Pine Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1BA$895
Capitol Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sangamon County, IL

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sangamon County area is the $1.05 price per square foot B1 Model at Spring Creek Townhomes in the starting from $1,262. The second greatest value Sangamon County apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Huntington Ridge Apartments starting at $1,387 with a $1.26 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 TownhomesB12BR,1.5BA$1.05
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.26
Chatham CrossingUnit 7852BR,2BA$1.27
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.90
The Boulevard TownhomesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Safe Harbor Properties2 Bdr 1 Bath with Balcony. Capitol View.2BR,1BA$1.08
1107 W Maple Ave S, Unit 41107 W Maple Ave S2BR,1BA$1.06
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Lake Shore ApartmentsApt 202BR,1BA$1.06
Pine Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Sangamon County

What type of rentals are currently available in Sangamon County?

There are currently 200 Apartments for Rent in Sangamon County, IL with pricing that ranges from $575 to $3,979. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sangamon County ranging from $530 to $3,800.

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 $530 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,871.

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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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