
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sheldon, IL from $400 (28 Rentals)
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Falcon Way Townhomes

Launch

McCormick Manor

Woods Edge

Townway Place

Historic Downtown Apartments II
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Brunswick Apartments

The Grove

Shai Lynn

Vantage Pointe Apartments

Southridge Commons

Madison Cottage of Rensselaer

Devonshire Village
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University Crossing Apartments and Townhomes

526 E Main St

Fowler Place Apartments

Downtown Lafayette Living!

805 S Walnut St

The Vintage
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426 W Maple St

Bethel Townhomes

2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment

1304 E North St

Valley Tower/Prospect Hill Apartments

1155 Anthrop Dr

West Harbor Place
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Sheldon, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sheldon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Studio Apartments | $1,578 | $910 | $2,449 |
| Sheldon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $640 | $3,048 |
| Sheldon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $675 | $3,454 |
| Sheldon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $625 | $2,805 |
| Sheldon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $575 | $2,280 |
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Cheapest Available Sheldon Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sheldon, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Windsor West Apartments Homes in the Discovery Park neighborhood priced from $650. Launch in the Discovery Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $659. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sheldon apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor West Apartments Homes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
| Launch | 3B | 3BR,3BA | $659 |
| McCormick Manor | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath *per Bed Price | 2BR,2BA | $745 |
| Woods Edge | The Boilermaker | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Falcon Way Townhomes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $768 |
| Townway Place | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Historic Downtown Apartments II | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Grove | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $816 |
| Vantage Pointe Apartments | 1x1 R | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Madison Cottage of Rensselaer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sheldon, IL and Nearby
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sheldon area is the $0.34 price per square foot 3 Bedroom x 3.5 Bathroom Townhouse Model at Lark West Lafayette Townhomes in the starting from $649. The second greatest value Sheldon apartment is the Dakota-PREM Model at Lodge on the Trail starting at $665 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Discovery Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sheldon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lark West Lafayette Townhomes | 3 Bedroom x 3.5 Bathroom Townhouse | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.34 |
| Lodge on the Trail | Dakota-PREM | 3BR,3BA | $0.55 |
| The Cottages on Lindberg | 2 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.77 |
| Devonshire Village | 2 Bed 2 Bath Sm Apt | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Fairway Apartments | EARLY MOVE IN AVAILABLE- Turnberry | Text to To... | 2BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| Wabash Lofts | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Madison Cottage of Rensselaer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Windsor West Apartments Homes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Woods Edge | The Boilermaker | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 271 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sheldon Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sheldon?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sheldon is at The Century at Purdue Research Park listed at $1,425.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sheldon Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sheldon Apartment is $750 at Woods Edge.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sheldon Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sheldon is starting from $650 at Windsor West Apartments Homes.
What is the most affordable Sheldon Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sheldon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Launch and starts from $659.
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