
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tolono, IL from $600 (49 Rentals)
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Philo Estates Apartments

Kobuck Apartments

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The Courtyard on Randolph

Southwest Apartments

Colonial Village

Parkside

Midtown Center

905 South Locust Street
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The Brickstone

Stone Ridge Square

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Colony West

Lincolnshire West

The Courtyards @ Prairie Fields

Sterling on First

The Legends

The Whitney Apartments

Park Place
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Fields South

Southwood Crossing

Windsor West | Specials Available

105 E John St

Michigan East - Campus Property Management

Hessel on the Park

906 S Locust St

Silver St./Philo Rd/Fletcher St

609 W White St
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Hartwell Drive

110 E John St.

Windsor Duplexes

1306 E Michigan Ave

1002 Harding Dr

608 E Chalmers

307 & 311 W. Birch

State & Cedar

1403 Centennial Dr
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2013 Greendale Dr

1714 W Clark St

1617 Lyndhurst W Dr

1920 Melrose Dr

1827 Parkdale Dr

310 Cottage Ct

1415 S Western Ave

2203 Melrose Dr

1931 Blackthorn Dr
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1905 Blackthorn Dr

2105 Melrose Dr

1924 Melrose Dr

309 S Van Doren St
Tolono, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tolono?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolono 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $825 | $2,200 |
| Tolono 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $825 | $2,655 |
| Tolono 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $899 | $2,800 |
| Tolono 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $699 | $3,800 |
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Cheapest Available Tolono Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Tolono, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at 1002SEC in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood priced from $699. Kobuck Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tolono apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1002SEC | Fall 2026 Leasing – 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath | 4BR,2BA | $699 |
| Kobuck Apartments | 1204 Wesley Ave 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Courtyard on Randolph | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Colonial Village | Charleston | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Southwest Apartments | 1902 Karen Ct | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Parkside | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 850 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| 307 & 311 W. Birch | Canopy | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| The Brickstone | 2x1-862 | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Colony West | 2BR/1BA Condo | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Lincolnshire West | 2 Bedroom Garden Premium w/ WD | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tolono, IL and Nearby
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tolono area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Unit Model at Park Place in the starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Tolono apartment is the 4 Bedroom Apartment @ First & John: Available N... Model at 59JOH starting at $485 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tolono apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 59JOH | 4 Bedroom Apartment @ First & John: Available N... | 4BR,3BA | $0.46 |
| Colonial Village | Charleston | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Colony West | 2BR/1BA Condo | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Lincolnshire West | 2 Bedroom Garden Premium w/ WD | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| The Brickstone | 2x1-862 | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| The Courtyard on Randolph | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Parkside | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 850 SF Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Southwest Apartments | 1902 Karen Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 607 W Green St | Per Person Price | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tolono Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tolono Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tolono Apartment is $825 at Kobuck Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tolono Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tolono is starting from $925 at The Courtyard on Randolph.
What is the most affordable Tolono Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Tolono Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colonial Village and starts from $1,100.
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