
Cheap Apartments for Rent near South Wilmington, IL from $700 (35 Rentals)
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Cedar Crossing Apartments

Pine Meadows Apartments

Stone Falls

Pontiac Towers

Larkin Village

St James Place

The Birches Apartments
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The Woodlands of Crest Hill

24138 - 24158 W Main St

Willow Run of Crest Hill

Avalon at Morris

Pheasant Run Apartments
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The Port

Pine Ridge

Williams Street Townhomes

101 E Bannon St

407 E Seminole St

West Harbor Place

1304 E North St

465-479 N School St
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1161 S Buchanan St

811 Covey Ln

101 Bannon Dr

115 N Hickory St

Sutton Place Apartments

Twin Oaks West Apartments

342 Tedmark Ct

602 Meadowood Ln
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318 Liberty St

138 S 1st St

852 Signature St
South Wilmington, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Wilmington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Wilmington Studio Apartments | $1,619 | $825 | $2,243 |
| South Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $795 | $2,855 |
| South Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,284 | $895 | $3,630 |
| South Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,582 | $1,150 | $3,985 |
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Cheapest Available South Wilmington Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in South Wilmington, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac priced from $795. Stone Falls in the Sunset Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Wilmington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Stone Falls | One Bedroom, Base Package | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Pontiac Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Tudor Park Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,209 |
| Bays Tower Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Woodlands of Crest Hill | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
| 24138 - 24158 W Main St | 24138 W Main St Unit 102 | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| HighPoint Community Apartments | Maple 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Sixteen30 | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,688 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Wilmington, IL and Nearby
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Wilmington area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at Bellarmine Estates in the in the Sunset Point neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value South Wilmington apartment is the Forestwood Model at Redwood Lockport starting at $2,738 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Maple Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine Estates | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
| Redwood Lockport | Forestwood | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| Reserve at Romeoville | Highlands-G | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Reserve at Fox River | 3BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Pheasant Run Apartments | sc3s1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.82 |
| Stone Falls | Two Bedroom, Luxury Package | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Tudor Park Apartments | Three Bedroom One Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Pontiac Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Wilmington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Wilmington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Wilmington is at The Woodlands of Crest Hill listed at $1,289.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Wilmington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Wilmington Apartment is $795 at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Wilmington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Wilmington is starting from $895 at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac.
What is the most affordable South Wilmington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Wilmington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tudor Park Apartments and starts from $1,309.
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