
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Walnut, IL from $400 (48 Rentals)
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Rock River Townhomes

Northland Park Apartments

PARK RUN APARTMENTS

Pine View

The Avenues At East Moline

MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE

Dixon River Apartments

Fox Pointe Apartments
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Nottingham West Apartments

Pine Ridge

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Washington Senior Apartments

The Villas at Devils Glen

Cedar Crossing Apartments

Willis Senior Lofts

103 W Railroad St

Homewood Manor

Eagle Ridge Apartments
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Riverside Apartments and Townhomes

504 S Sweetbriar Dr

Sterling Towers

5425 Valley Dr

Old Orchard Estates

Deer Valley Apartments

Chateau Knoll

Crowne Forest

Valley Bluff Townhomes
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Creek View At Devils Glen

Bend Apartments

Westridge Apartments

1108 Paul St

Roosevelt School Apartments

Blackhawk Apartments

443 2nd Ave D

Rock Falls Apartments

416 7th Ave S
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516 2nd Ave S

914 S 6th St

725 Joliet St

The Grove Apartments

Valley View

535 7th Ave S

Crow Creek Apartments

537 1/2 Bucklin St

503 E 5th St
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1216 9th Ave S

Highland Meadows

826 N Spalding St
Walnut, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Walnut?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Studio Apartments | $1,089 | $625 | $1,538 |
| Walnut 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,078 | $669 | $1,700 |
| Walnut 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,296 | $591 | $3,250 |
| Walnut 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $757 | $3,200 |
| Walnut 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,756 | $2,395 | $3,750 |
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Cheapest Available Walnut Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Walnut, IL is a Studio unit found at Northland Park Apartments priced from $625. PARK RUN APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Walnut apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| PARK RUN APARTMENTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Pine View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $669 |
| The Avenues At East Moline | 1 bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
| Washington Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Dixon River Apartments | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Pine Ridge | 1-sycam | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| 103 W Railroad St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Eagle Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Riverside Apartments and Townhomes | Two Bed, One Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut, IL and Nearby
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut area is the $1.17 price per square foot 5 bedroom Home Model at Links at Pebble Creek in the in the Outer Davenport Bettendorf neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Walnut apartment is the b1r Model at Homewood Manor starting at $1,225 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Villa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Links at Pebble Creek | 5 bedroom Home | 5BR,4.5BA | $1.17 |
| Homewood Manor | b1r | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| Cottage Bluff Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| PARK RUN APARTMENTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Crowne Forest | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Riverside Apartments and Townhomes | Two Bed, One Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Dixon River Apartments | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Eagle Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Pine Ridge | 2-willow | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Pine View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Walnut?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Walnut is at Northland Park Apartments listed at $625.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Apartment is $645 at PARK RUN APARTMENTS.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Walnut Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Walnut is starting from $775 at Dixon River Apartments.
What is the most affordable Walnut Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Walnut Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dixon River Apartments and starts from $910.
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