Cheap Apartments for Rent in Thornton, IL from $700 (26 Rentals)

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501-513 Chicago Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

501-513 Chicago Rd

501-513 Chicago RdThornton, IL 60476
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611 E 151st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

611 E 151st St

611 E 151st StPhoenix, IL 60426
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18205 Morgan St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18205 Morgan St

18205 Morgan StHomewood, IL 60430

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15962 S Park Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

15962 S Park Ave

15962 S Park AveSouth Holland, IL 60473
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402 E Hickory St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

402 E Hickory St

402 E Hickory StGlenwood, IL 60425
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15540 S Center Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15540 S Center Ave

15540 S Center AveHarvey, IL 60426

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1947 Hickory Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1947 Hickory Rd

1947 Hickory RdHomewood, IL 60430
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15800 Turlington
1 Bedroom Apartments

15800 Turlington

15800 TurlingtonHarvey, IL 60426
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514-516 Roberts Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

514-516 Roberts Dr

514-516 Roberts DrGlenwood, IL 60425
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Nugent Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nugent Square

30 Nugent StGlenwood, IL 60425
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Hazelnut Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hazelnut Apartments

1722 W 170th StHazel Crest, IL 60429
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780 E 164th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

780 E 164th St

780 E 164th StSouth Holland, IL 60473

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647-651 Carroll Pky
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

647-651 Carroll Pky

647-651 Carroll PkyGlenwood, IL 60425
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136 E 155th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

136 E 155th

136 E 155th StHarvey, IL 60426
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404 E Hickory Rdg
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

404 E Hickory Rdg

404 E Hickory RdgGlenwood, IL 60425

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1940 Hickory Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1940 Hickory Rd

1940 Hickory RdHomewood, IL 60430
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Freedom Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Freedom Village

935 Maple AveHomewood, IL 60430
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Thornton, IL Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornton, IL and Nearby

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thornton area is the $0.95 price per square foot 211 E 161st Pl Model at 211 E 161st Pl, Unit 1 in the in the College District neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Thornton apartment is the 15743 Fisk St Model at 15743 Fisk St, Unit 1 starting at $1,350 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the College District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thornton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
211 E 161st Pl, Unit 1211 E 161st Pl3BR,1BA$0.95
15743 Fisk St, Unit 115743 Fisk St2BR,1BA$1.80

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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