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721 South Grand Ave W
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721 South Grand Ave W

721 South Grand Ave WSpringfield, IL 62704
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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 Apartments 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 Pines Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential1BR,1BA$600
The Hickox CollectionThe Abe LincolnStudio,1BA$718
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
Laborer's Home Development IV, For Age 62+1 BR1BR,1BA$830
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1BA$895
Safe Harbor Properties1 Bdr/ 1 Bath Private Balcony Capitol Views1BR,1BA$895
Capitol Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$896
The Boulevard TownhomesApartment2BR,1BA$900

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

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Jacksonville area is the $0.90 price per square foot Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes in the starting from $895. The second greatest value South Jacksonville apartment is the Townhouse Model at The Boulevard Townhomes starting at $975 with a $1.04 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.
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.90
The Boulevard TownhomesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Safe Harbor Properties2 Bdr 1 Bath with Balcony. Capitol View.2BR,1BA$1.08
Meadow View Landing2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
731 South Grand Ave W1/11BR,1BA$1.31
CandlesA11BR,1BA$1.18
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$0.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Jacksonville Apartments

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 Lincoln Tower Apartments and starts from $2,000.

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