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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Estates

1114 E 3rd StO'Fallon, IL 62269

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106 Lee Dr

O'FallonIL62269

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Smithboro, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Smithboro Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Smithboro, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood priced from $200. McKay Manor in the Clinton County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $486. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Smithboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedars of Lebanon ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$200
McKay Manor1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$486
Lotts Landing Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$560
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$700
Flax Meadow TownhomesTwo Bed2BR,1BA$715
Broadway PlaceTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$752
The Raymond ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Shiloh Commons HoldingsA1 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,082

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smithboro, IL and Nearby

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smithboro area is the $0.95 price per square foot 4Bd Townhouse Deluxe Model at BSB Apartments in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Smithboro apartment is the D1 Model at Parc at 720 starting at $785 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the Edwardsville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smithboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BSB Apartments4Bd Townhouse Deluxe4BR,2BA$0.95
Parc at 720D14BR,4BA$0.56
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Flax Meadow TownhomesTwo Bed2BR,1.5BA$0.81
The Raymond ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Kingsbury Campus Apartments2 Beds, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$1.05
McKay Manor1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$0.66
Broadway PlaceTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.03
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.13
Cedars of Lebanon ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.44

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smithboro Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Smithboro?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Smithboro is at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments listed at $200.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Smithboro Apartment is $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Smithboro is starting from $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.

What is the most affordable Smithboro Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Smithboro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at McKay Manor and starts from $587.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.