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2088 W Galena Ave
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2088 W Galena Ave

2088 W Galena AveFreeport, IL 61032
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1608 E Rock Falls RdRock Falls, IL 61071
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Shannon, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shannon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shannon, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Riverside Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shannon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Riverside Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$525
Roosevelt School Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$570
Blackhawk Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$587
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shannon, IL and Nearby

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shannon area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Shannon apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Windsor Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shannon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.71
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Greenfield186-a2BR,1.5BA$0.65
Roosevelt School Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Cottage Bluff Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3001 - updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Blackhawk Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.03
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Getting Around Shannon, IL

Walk Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shannon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shannon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shannon is at Riverside Apartments and Townhomes listed at $525.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shannon Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shannon is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

What is the most affordable Shannon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shannon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dixon River Apartments and starts from $910.

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