
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Vandalia, IL from $400 (31 Rentals)
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Country Place-Vandalia

Cedars of Lebanon Apartments

Westport Apartments

McKay Manor

Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll

326 E Central St
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The Raymond Apartments

Kingsbury Campus Apartments

Chesterfield Village

Metro Apartments At Bethalto
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Linwood Apartments

Metro Apartments at Wood River

272 S Shannon St

Lotts Landing Senior Apartments

Newton Senior Housing

2913 N Brownsville Rd

205 North St
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605 Walnut St. Apartments

Highland Villas Apartments - 55+ Senior

Lakewood Estates

913 N Taylorville Blvd

50 Iroquois Dr

116 W Zupan St

304 Estate Dr
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13 Deerwood Park

106 Lee Dr

205 N North 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 | $1,038 | $200 | $1,395 |
| Vandalia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $200 | $1,899 |
| Vandalia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,759 | $200 | $2,809 |
| Vandalia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $587 | $3,219 |
| Vandalia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $885 | $3,510 |
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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. Westport Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $484. 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 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $484 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $486 |
| Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $497 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 326 E Central St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $715 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $752 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vandalia, IL and Nearby
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vandalia area is the $0.63 price per square foot D1 Model at Parc at 720 in the in the Edwardsville neighborhood starting from $885. 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 Belleville 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 | $0.63 |
| Linwood Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
| 326 E Central St | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Country Place-Moweaqua I & ll | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 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 McKay Manor and starts from $587.
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