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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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McKay Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

McKay Manor

1 McKay Manor DrBreese, IL 62230

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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$800

2 Bedroom Rentals

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104 N 27th St

BellevilleIL62226
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215 anderson lane A
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 anderson lane A

215-223 Anderson LnShiloh, IL 62221
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Sparta, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sparta Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sparta, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood priced from $200. McKay Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sparta apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedars of Lebanon ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$200
McKay Manor1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$475
Perryville Senior ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$575
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Main Street1BR,1BA$730
Lakewood Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
722 Abend St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
Ben Louis Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$925
500 E A St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Shiloh Commons HoldingsA1 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$994

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sparta, IL and Nearby

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sparta area is the $1.18 price per square foot Rockwood B1 Model at Storyboard on Rockwood in the in the OFallon neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Sparta apartment is the 3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage Model at BSB Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Metro East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sparta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood B12BR,2BA$1.18
BSB Apartments3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage3BR,2BA$1.04
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.09
1118 E 3rd St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
1400 Sangamon Dr2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.15
Ben Louis Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Lakewood Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
McKay Manor1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$0.64
Cedars of Lebanon ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.44

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sparta Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sparta Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sparta Apartment is $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sparta is starting from $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.