Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Jacksonville, IL from $300 (51 Rentals)

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Whispering Pines
$600 - $950
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$585 - $935
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Whispering Pines

2473 Ladley CtSpringfield, IL 62703
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Lincoln Tower Apartments
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$799 - $1,510
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$739 - $1,450
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$799 - $1,510
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Lincoln Tower Apartments

520 S 2nd StSpringfield, IL 62701
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Meadow View Place
$895 - $1,020
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$740 - $865
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$155
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$895 - $1,020
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Meadow View Place

4305 W Washington StSpringfield, IL 62711
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Meadow View Landing
$950 - $1,230
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$675 - $955
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$950 - $1,230
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 6

Meadow View Landing

2801 Montaluma DrSpringfield, IL 62704
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Orchard Park
$975 - $1,515
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$968 - $1,508
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Orchard Park

1516 Seven Pines RdSpringfield, IL 62704
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721 South Grand Ave WSpringfield, IL 62704
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South Jacksonville, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Jacksonville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Jacksonville, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Jacksonville Affordable Housing priced from $485. Whispering Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Jacksonville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$485
Whispering Pines1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential1BR,1BA$600
Hunter Glen ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Safe Harbor PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$730
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Laborer's Home Development IV1 BR1BR,1BA$830
Lake Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Jacksonville, IL and Nearby

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Jacksonville area is the $1.16 price per square foot CP Townhome 2BR Model at Cobblestone Place in the starting from $1,850. The second greatest value South Jacksonville apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Ash Grove starting at $1,450 with a $1.09 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for South Jacksonville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cobblestone PlaceCP Townhome 2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.16
Ash Grove3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.09
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
CandlesA11BR,1BA$1.18
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Pine Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Safe Harbor Properties1st Floor Level1BR,1BA$1.21
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$0.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Jacksonville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Jacksonville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Jacksonville is at Hunter Glen Apartments listed at $675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Jacksonville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Jacksonville Apartment is $485 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Jacksonville is starting from $540 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

What is the most affordable South Jacksonville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Jacksonville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Candles and starts from $1,122.

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