Cheap Apartments for Rent in Serena, IL from $400 (18 Rentals)

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Serena, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Serena Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Serena, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 103 W Railroad St priced from $800. Tudor Park Apartments in the Downtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,209. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Serena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
103 W Railroad St1 bedroom apt1BR,1BA$800
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,209
Leland Tower ApartmentsNew York1BR,1BA$1,275
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$1,350
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingHarrisonStudio,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serena, IL and Nearby

As of May 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Serena area is the $1.73 price per square foot Campania End Model at Bristol Bay of Yorkville in the in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood starting from $2,985. The second greatest value Serena apartment is the 3BR Vista Model at Avanterra Wolfs Crossing starting at $3,149 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Serena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bristol Bay of YorkvilleCampania End3BR,2.5BA$1.73
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing3BR Vista3BR,2.5BA$2.04
Redwood AuroraWillowood2BR,2BA$1.85
Downer Place Lofts2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn II1BR,1BA$2.09
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.64
Lakeview ResidencesB12BR,1BA$2.22
Montgomery Place ApartmentsJuniper1BR,1BA$2.29
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$2.08
103 W Railroad St1 bedroom apt1BR,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Serena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Serena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Serena is at The Reserve at Hudson Crossing listed at $1,365.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Serena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Serena Apartment is $800 at 103 W Railroad St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Serena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Serena is starting from $1,209 at Tudor Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Serena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Serena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tudor Park Apartments and starts from $1,309.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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