
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Smithboro, IL from $500 (22 Rentals)
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4203 Keener Dr

Broadway Place
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205 North St

900 8th St

20 Raylynn Ct
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505 S 3rd St

12 Coachlight Trailer Park

23 Coachlight Trailer Park
Smithboro, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Smithboro?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Smithboro Studio Apartments | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 |
Smithboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $650 | $2,095 |
Smithboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $680 | $3,200 |
Smithboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,912 | $800 | $2,800 |
Smithboro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,147 | $675 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Smithboro Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Smithboro, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at McKay Manor priced from $548. Rocwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Smithboro apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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McKay Manor | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $548 |
Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Centralia Estates | Unit 43 | 2BR,1BA | $723 |
Metro Apartments At Bethalto | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Metro Apartments at Wood River | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smithboro, IL and Nearby
As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Smithboro area is the $0.58 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at McKay Manor in the starting from $730. The second greatest value Smithboro apartment is the Hayden B1 Model at Storyboard on Hayden starting at $1,350 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Metro East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smithboro apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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McKay Manor | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.58 |
Storyboard on Hayden | Hayden B1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
Parc at 720 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
Centralia Estates | Unit 43 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.59 |
Linwood Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Storyboard on Lancashire | Lancashire B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Townhomes on Luan Drive | 2BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
Broadway Place | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Metro Apartments at Wood River | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Getting Around Smithboro, IL
Walk Score®
13 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
29 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smithboro Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Smithboro Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Smithboro Apartment is $650 at Rocwood 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 $548 at McKay Manor.
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