
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Thayer, IL from $300 (42 Rentals)
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Jacksonville Affordable Housing

Watch Street

Whispering Pines Apartments

Denison Place

Hunter Glen Apartments

Safe Harbor Properties

Cobblestone Apartments
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CARDINAL RIDGE

New Eastlawn Apartments

Lake Pointe Apartments

Meadow View Landing

Pine Ridge Apartments

Ravenwood Townhomes

Meadow View Place
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Capitol Plaza Apartments

2474 N Florian

The Boulevard Townhomes

Koke Mill Apartments

Smart Choice Park

310 Dickinson

Candles

Huntington Ridge Apartments
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400-424 S. Durkin Dr.

Virden Apartments

Lotts Landing Senior Apartments

The Hickox Collection

200 Carroll St

Morton Street Apartments

205 North St

The Apartments at Liberty Rose
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616 New St

Butler Place

The Raymond Apartments

Pine Woods Apartments

417 E Cook St

619 S 5th St

1727 E Morgan Ave

2005 E Laurel St
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928 Sumner St

1304 S Walnut 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 | $1,109 | $675 | $1,900 |
| Thayer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $951 | $347 | $2,400 |
| Thayer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,169 | $408 | $3,400 |
| Thayer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $1,025 | $2,509 |
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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. Lotts Landing Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $560. 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 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Whispering Pines Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Safe Harbor Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $730 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Lake Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Capitol Plaza Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
| Koke Mill Apartments | Two Bedroom (lg) | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thayer, IL and Nearby
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thayer area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Ash Grove in the starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Thayer apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath South Model at Orchard Park starting at $1,050 with a $1.06 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Orchard Park | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath South | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Boulevard Townhomes | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| 400-424 S. Durkin Dr. | 2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 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 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 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 Candles and starts from $1,117.
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