Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Wilmington, IL from $600 (18 Rentals)

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Pine Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

1112 Parkwood DrJoliet, IL 60432
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West Harbor Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Harbor Place

703 W Harbor StKankakee, IL 60901

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phoenix Apartments of PontiacOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$795
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,209
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$1,250
311 N Ottawa StStudio1BR,1BA$1,250

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

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Wilmington area is the $1.85 price per square foot C2C-2x2 with Den Model at Highland Ridge in the in the Maple Hill neighborhood starting from $2,434. The second greatest value South Wilmington apartment is the Buckingham Model at Enclave at 127th Apartments starting at $2,507 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Patriot Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland RidgeC2C-2x2 with Den2BR,2BA$1.85
Enclave at 127th ApartmentsBuckingham2BR,2BA$2.11
HighPoint Community ApartmentsMeadows 12BR,2BA$1.84
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
Ravine Woods Apartments2 Bedroom - North2BR,1BA$1.58
Phoenix Apartments of PontiacOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$0.94
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$2.30
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom with Den1BR,1.5BA$1.85
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.64
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$2.09

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24 / 100

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Almost all errands require a car

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40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Wilmington Apartments

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 $1,209 at Tudor Park Apartments.

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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