
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Vernon, IL from $300 (25 Rentals)
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Flax Meadow Townhomes

Capitol Pointe Apartments

Lakewood Estates

Kingsbury Campus Apartments

The Raymond Apartments
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Bouse Apartment Homes

Chesterfield Village

Shiloh Commons Holdings

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Green Door Apartments

Linwood Apartments
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McKay Manor

Bradford Place & Ansley Oaks Apartments

272 S Shannon St

205 North St

605 Walnut St. Apartments
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Highland Villas Apartments - 55+ Senior

215 anderson lane A

815 N Main St

1331 Livingston St

164 Eagle Ridge

129 Northtowne St
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11 W Perry St
Vernon, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Vernon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Studio Apartments | $1,138 | $200 | $1,365 |
| Vernon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $200 | $2,240 |
| Vernon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $200 | $2,795 |
| Vernon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $883 | $2,649 |
| Vernon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,188 | $714 | $3,010 |
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Cheapest Available Vernon Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Vernon, 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 $483. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Vernon 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 | $483 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vernon, IL and Nearby
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vernon 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 Vernon apartment is the Hayden B1 Model at Storyboard on Hayden starting at $1,350 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Metro East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vernon 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 |
| Storyboard on Hayden | Hayden B1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
| Linwood Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| BSB Apartments | 220 Bd Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| Flax Meadow Townhomes | Two Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
| Lakewood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Kingsbury Campus Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $0.65 |
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vernon Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Vernon?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Vernon is at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments listed at $200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Vernon Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Vernon Apartment is $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Vernon Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Vernon is starting from $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.
What is the most affordable Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Flax Meadow Townhomes and starts from $883.
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