Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thornton Junction Neighborhood of South Holland, IL from $600 (44 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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409 Madison Ave, Unit Joyce skinner

409 Madison Ave
Calumet CityIL60409
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117 Buiding
1 Bedroom Apartments

117 Buiding

117 W 144th StRiverdale, IL 60827
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647-651 Carroll Pky
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

647-651 Carroll Pky

647-651 Carroll PkyGlenwood, IL 60425
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14547 Chicago Road
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14547 Chicago Road

14547 Chicago RdDolton, IL 60419
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Hickory Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Oaks Apartments

18330 Torrence AveLansing, IL 60438
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1573 State
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1573 State

1573-1575 State StCalumet City, IL 60409
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136 E 155th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

136 E 155th

136 E 155th StHarvey, IL 60426
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1501-1503 State St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1501-1503 State St

1501-1503 State StCalumet City, IL 60409
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304 E 147th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

304 E 147th St

304 E 147th StHarvey, IL 60426
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1475 State St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1475 State St

1475 State StCalumet City, IL 60409

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1677 State
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1677 State

1677-1685 State StCalumet City, IL 60409
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PIMA LANSING LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PIMA LANSING LLC

2147 E 175th StLansing, IL 60438

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The Hartford
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hartford

2033 Ridge RdHomewood, IL 60430

Thornton Junction, South Holland, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thornton Junction Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thornton Junction area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Ginger Ridge Apartments priced from $900. 14538 S Cottage Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Thornton Junction apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ginger Ridge ApartmentsThe Redbud1BR,1BA$900
14538 S Cottage Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,125
1677 State2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,260
Dynasty Properties2 BD Glenwood2BR,1BA$1,580

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornton Junction, IL

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thornton Junction area is the $0.95 price per square foot 211 E 161st Pl Model at 211 E 161st Pl, Unit 1 in the in the College District neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Thornton Junction apartment is the 2 BD Glenwood Model at Dynasty Properties starting at $1,580 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Calumet City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thornton Junction apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
211 E 161st Pl, Unit 1211 E 161st Pl3BR,1BA$0.95
Dynasty Properties2 BD Glenwood2BR,1BA$1.80
1936 Hickory Rd, Unit 2 north1936 Hickory Rd2BR,1BA$1.87
15743 Fisk St, Unit 115743 Fisk St2BR,1BA$1.80
1677 State2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.80
Ginger Ridge ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.39
14538 S Cottage Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Thornton Junction, South Holland, IL

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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Holland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thornton Junction Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thornton Junction?

The cheapest apartment in Thornton Junction is Ginger Ridge Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Thornton Junction costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thornton Junction?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Thornton Junction that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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