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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Studio Apartments | $1,897 | $546 | $3,789 |
| Stanford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,543 | $795 | $8,105 |
| Stanford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $664 | $10,000+ |
| Stanford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $798 | $4,500 |
| Stanford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $659 | $2,499 |
The cheapest available apartment rental in Stanford, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Broadmoor Park priced from $795. Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stanford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmoor Park | Cortez 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| CollegePlace Uptown | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| East Douglas Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Grove at Main | 2 Bed / 1 Bath - URB | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Ironwood Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $939 |
| Arbors at Eastland | The Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $940 |
| 300 Shelbourne | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| The Oaks | 2 Bed - Oaks | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Lancaster Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stanford area is the $0.53 price per square foot 4x4 Furnished Townhome Model at The Social at Illinois State in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Stanford apartment is the 2BR/ 1BA Model at East Douglas Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stanford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Social at Illinois State | 4x4 Furnished Townhome | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| East Douglas Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 3 Stortz Drive | All units | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 701 Franklin | Apt 5 | 4BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| The Grove at Main | 2 Bed / 1 Bath LTRA | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Currency Commons Apartments | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Lincoln Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse. | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| 700 N Adelaide St | Rent Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
| Arbors at Eastland | The Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Social Normal | The Redbird Corner Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stanford Apartment is $795 at Broadmoor Park.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Stanford is starting from $845 at CollegePlace Uptown.
The best deal on a cheap Stanford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Traditions Bloomington and starts from $1,325.
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