
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Vandalia, IL from $400 (30 Rentals)
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Capitol Pointe Apartments

Country Place-Vandalia

Westport Apartments

Rocwood Apartments

Flax Meadow Townhomes

Lakewood Estates
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Broadway Place

Kingsbury Campus Apartments

326 E Central St

Chesterfield Village

Metro Apartments At Bethalto

Metro Apartments at Wood River

Linwood Apartments
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Metro Apartments At Collinsville

Lotts Landing Senior Apartments

Newton Senior Housing

200 Carroll St

205 North St

272 S Shannon St

919 Mulberry St
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605 Walnut St. Apartments

Highland Villas Apartments - 55+ Senior

900 8th St

913 N Taylorville Blvd

The Raymond Apartments

205 N North St

12 Coachlight Trailer Park
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928 Sumner St

524 Chiles 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 | $1,019 | $899 | $1,340 |
| Vandalia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $484 | $2,240 |
| Vandalia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $715 | $2,795 |
| Vandalia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $665 | $2,649 |
| Vandalia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $714 | $2,910 |
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Cheapest Available Vandalia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Vandalia, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Westport Apartments priced from $484. 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 Vandalia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $484 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $715 |
| Lakewood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Kingsbury Campus Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| 326 E Central St | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Chesterfield Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Metro Apartments at Wood River | 1BR/1B Colonial Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vandalia, IL and Nearby
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vandalia area is the $0.75 price per square foot B1 Model at Parc at 720 in the in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood starting from $935. The second greatest value Vandalia apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 baths Model at Lake Land Living starting at $535 with a $0.47 price per square foot . 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 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| Lake Land Living | 3 Bedroom 1 baths | 3BR,1BA | $0.47 |
| 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 | $1.03 |
| Lakewood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Kingsbury Campus Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.64 |
| Westport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vandalia Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Vandalia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Vandalia Apartment is $475 at McKay Manor.
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 $579 at Westport 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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