
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Standard, IL from $400 (41 Rentals)
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Forest Park Apartments

Winkler Village Apartments

Willow Knolls Apartments

The Village on University

Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac

Glenbrook Apartments

Cedar Crossing Apartments
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Nordic Villa Apartments

103 W Railroad St

Versailles Apartments

504 S Sweetbriar Dr

Knoxville Manor Apartments

Pontiac Towers

Flats at Dunlap

Hillcrest Apartments
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The Grove Apartments

The Mallard Way Rental Community

Dunlap Lakeside

Old Orchard

Woodsage Apartments

St James Place

Kellogg Place Apartments

Westridge Apartments
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503 W North St

Tiffany Pointe

Woods + Meadow Apartments

1512 E Gardner Ln

Willow Way

The Hillsides

Williams Street Townhomes

415-421 W Forrest Lawn Ave
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506-530 Main St

537 1/2 Bucklin St

826 N Spalding St

1101 Cambridge Dr

Prairie Vista Apartments

802 Deleon St

1802 Church St

31373 Burt Ct
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4914 North Best Street
Standard, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Standard?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Studio Apartments | $795 | $700 | $855 |
| Standard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,147 | $725 | $1,900 |
| Standard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $855 | $2,675 |
| Standard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,150 | $2,347 |
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Cheapest Available Standard Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Standard, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Village priced from $625. Winkler Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Standard apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Winkler Village Apartments | 1BD 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Willow Knolls Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Nordic Villa Apartments | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 103 W Railroad St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Village on University | Collins at Village South | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 504 S Sweetbriar Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Knoxville Manor Apartments | Level 2 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Flats at Dunlap | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Standard, IL and Nearby
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Standard area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Eagle Point Apartments in the in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Standard apartment is the 2x2 Model at Cedar Creek Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.16 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Standard apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Point Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Cedar Creek Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Camden Hills Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 504 S Sweetbriar Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| The Mallard Way Rental Community | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Nordic Villa Apartments | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Winkler Village Apartments | 1BD 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Colonial Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Standard Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Standard Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Standard Apartment is $625 at Colonial Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Standard Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Standard is starting from $895 at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac.
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