Cheap Apartments for Rent in Thayer, IL from $300 (11 Rentals)

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Thayer, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thayer Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Thayer, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Jacksonville Affordable Housing priced from $462. The Hickox Collection in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $628. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thayer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$462
The Hickox CollectionThe HickoxStudio,1BA$628
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Morton Street Apartments1 bed one bath1BR,1BA$690
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thayer, IL and Nearby

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thayer area is the $0.88 price per square foot Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes in the starting from $875. The second greatest value Thayer apartment is the B1 Model at Candles starting at $1,066 with a $1.11 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Thayer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
CandlesB12BR,1.5BA$1.11
Safe Harbor PropertiesWalk to work. Capitol View. WIFI Included.2BR,1BA$1.03
3TENB12BR,1BA$0.99
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
2474 N Florian1st Floor2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$0.84

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Getting Around Thayer, IL

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thayer Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Thayer?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Thayer is at The Hickox Collection listed at $628.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thayer Apartment is $462 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Thayer is starting from $515 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

What is the most affordable Thayer Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Thayer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Candles and starts from $1,088.

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