
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stephenson County, IL from $500 (17 Rentals)
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Stephenson County, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stephenson County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Stephenson County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $750 | $750 | $750 |
Stephenson County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $743 | $650 | $800 |
Stephenson County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $950 | $950 | $950 |
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Cheapest Available Stephenson County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Stephenson County, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Greenfield priced from $650. Westwinds has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stephenson County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Greenfield | 96-a | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
Westwinds | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
Kiwanis Manor Apartments | 3002 | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stephenson County, IL
As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stephenson County area is the $0.66 price per square foot 223 N West St Model at 223 N West St, Unit 1 in the starting from $950. The second greatest value Stephenson County apartment is the 116-a Model at Greenfield starting at $650 with a $0.72 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Stephenson County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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223 N West St, Unit 1 | 223 N West St | 3BR,1BA | $0.66 |
Greenfield | 116-a | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
Westwinds | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Kiwanis Manor Apartments | 3001 - updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stephenson County Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stephenson County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Stephenson County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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