
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Vandalia, IL from $400 (33 Rentals)
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827 W Johnson St

Country Place-Vandalia

Cedars of Lebanon Apartments

Westport Apartments

Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll

Rocwood Apartments

Flax Meadow Townhomes
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Lakewood Estates

Broadway Place

The Raymond Apartments

Kingsbury Campus Apartments

326 E Central St

Metro Apartments at Wood River

Metro Apartments at Bethalto

Chesterfield Village
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Linwood Apartments

Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped

McKay Manor

Lotts Landing Senior Apartments

Newton Senior Housing

272 S Shannon St

205 North St
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919 Mulberry St

605 Walnut St. Apartments

Highland Villas Apartments - 55+ Senior

420 Winona St

913 N Taylorville Blvd

304 Estate Dr

106 Lee Dr

203 Livergood St
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11 W Perry St
Vandalia, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Vandalia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Studio Apartments | $1,227 | $200 | $1,558 |
| Vandalia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $200 | $2,240 |
| Vandalia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $200 | $2,795 |
| Vandalia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $665 | $3,349 |
| Vandalia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $714 | $3,010 |
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Cheapest Available Vandalia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Vandalia, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood priced from $200. McKay Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Vandalia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $200 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $475 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $484 |
| Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $497 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $715 |
| Lakewood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $752 |
| Kingsbury Campus Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vandalia, IL and Nearby
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vandalia area is the $0.54 price per square foot D1 Model at Parc at 720 in the in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood starting from $760. The second greatest value Vandalia apartment is the Two Bed One Bath Model at Linwood Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the OFallon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vandalia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parc at 720 | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.54 |
| Linwood Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Lakewood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $0.64 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vandalia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Vandalia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Vandalia is at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments listed at $200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Vandalia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Vandalia Apartment is $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Vandalia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Vandalia is starting from $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.
What is the most affordable Vandalia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Vandalia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westport Apartments and starts from $665.
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