
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Thayer, IL from $300 (42 Rentals)
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Whispering Pines Apartments

Watch Street

Denison Place

Hunter Glen Apartments

Safe Harbor Properties

Cobblestone Apartments

The Raymond Apartments
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Lake Pointe Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments

Ravenwood Townhomes

Capitol Plaza Apartments

2474 N Florian
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The Boulevard Townhomes

Meadow View Place

Koke Mill Apartments

Smart Choice Park

3TEN Apartments

The Meadows at Durkin

Huntington Ridge Apartments

ReNew at Alton
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The District Apartments

Virden Apartments

Lotts Landing Senior Apartments

759 E Lawrence St

The Hickox Collection

Morton Street Apartments

205 North St

1616 S 7th St
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The Apartments at Liberty Rose

50 Iroquois Dr

Butler Place

Pine Woods Apartments

2525 W Monroe St

2160 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr

2136 S 9th St

2451 S 11th St
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2155 S 13th St

205 N North St
Thayer, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thayer?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thayer Studio Apartments | $1,117 | $700 | $1,900 |
| Thayer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $979 | $347 | $2,400 |
| Thayer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,134 | $408 | $3,400 |
| Thayer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $1,100 | $2,120 |
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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 $485. Whispering Pines Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thayer apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $485 |
| Whispering Pines Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| The Hickox Collection | The Hickox | Studio,1BA | $665 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Capitol Plaza Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
| The Boulevard Townhomes | Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thayer, IL and Nearby
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thayer area is the $0.90 price per square foot Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes in the starting from $895. The second greatest value Thayer apartment is the Townhouse Model at The Boulevard Townhomes starting at $975 with a $1.04 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Thayer apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| The Boulevard Townhomes | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| 3TEN Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 2474 N Florian | 10 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 731 South Grand Ave W | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thayer Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thayer Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thayer Apartment is $485 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 $540 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 Huntington Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,387.
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