Cheap Apartments for Rent near Steward, IL from $620 (38 Rentals)

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Blackhawk Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blackhawk Apartments

406 S 3rd StOregon, IL 61061
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property at 137 N 4250th Rd
$800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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137 N 4250th Rd

MendotaIL61342
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4566 Governors Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4566 Governors Dr

4566 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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4205 8th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4205 8th St

4205 8th StRockford, IL 61109
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4003 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4003 9th St

4003 9th StRockford, IL 61109
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4551 Governors Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4551 Governors Dr

4551 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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4536 Trevor Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4536 Trevor Cir

4536 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109

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Cheapest Available Steward Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Steward, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Dixon River Apartments in the Lee County neighborhood priced from $775. Amber Manor in the Dekalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Steward apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dixon River Apartments2BD/2BA2BR, 1BA$775
Amber Manor1 BD 1 BTH A 60%1BR, 1BA$789
Great Oaks ApartmentsMarigold at Great Oaks2BR, 1BA$1,140
Beacon Hill ApartmentsMarigold - Beacon Hill2BR, 1BA$1,178
Hunter Star PropertiesHunter Star - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1,225
Eco Park33BR, 2BA$1,355
Isaac Executive SuitesJunior One BedroomStudio, 1BA$1,400
Lincolnshire West2gu2BR, 1BA$1,400
Cortland EstatesThree Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1,491
Mason Townhouse Suites4 TH4BR, 3BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Steward, IL and Nearby

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Steward area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4 TH Model at Mason Townhouse Suites in the Dekalb neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Steward apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Cortland Estates in the Dekalb neighborhood starting at $1,491 with a $1.33 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Steward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mason Townhouse Suites4 TH4BR, 3BA$0.89
Cortland EstatesThree Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.33
Eco Park33BR, 2BA$1.39
Lincolnshire West2gu2BR, 1.5BA$1.65
Dixon River Apartments2BD/2BA2BR, 1BA$0.92
Amber Manor1 BD 1 BTH A 60%1BR, 1BA$1.13
Great Oaks ApartmentsMarigold at Great Oaks2BR, 1BA$1.68
Beacon Hill ApartmentsMarigold - Beacon Hill2BR, 1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Steward Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Steward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Steward is at Isaac Executive Suites listed at $1,400.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Steward Apartment is $789 at Amber Manor.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Steward is starting from $775 at Dixon River Apartments.

What is the most affordable Steward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Steward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dixon River Apartments and starts from $910.

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