
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Wayne, IL from $900 (55 Rentals)
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River's Landing Apartments

Wood Glen Senior Residences

Fox River Crossing

St. Charles Place Apartments

Hanover Park Blu Apartments

Main Park Apartments

Timber Lake

Bartlett Lakes Apartments

Royal Ridge Apartments
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Authentix South Elgin

20 N 5th Ave

Haven St. Charles

Bartlett Court Apartments

Fox Run Apartments

Aspen Ridge

Westline

Reserve at Prairie Centre

The Township at St. Charles
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Springs At South Elgin

Panton Mill Station

Lakehaven Apartments

The View Apartments St Charles

Prairie Pointe Apartments

Seasons at Elgin

514 W State St, Unit Lower

Ascend St. Charles

Springs at St Charles

The Crossings at St. Charles
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295 Woodridge Cir, Unit B

222 1/2 W Main St

Fountain Square

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39 Surrey Dr

Orchard Hills Apartments

306-314 Wilson Ave

269 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas Ave

715 E State St
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440 Ingalton Ave

Elgin Tower Lofts

17 S 4th Ave

333 Raymond St

711 S 4th St

Firethorne

Ashford at Geneva

WC Kimball

189 Robert Ct

375 Woodridge Cir
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Wayne, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wayne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Studio Apartments | $1,615 | $1,025 | $2,003 |
| Wayne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,843 | $962 | $3,070 |
| Wayne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,156 | $4,195 |
| Wayne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,764 | $1,334 | $4,780 |
| Wayne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $1,482 | $1,722 |
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Cheapest Available Wayne Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wayne, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wood Glen Senior Residences in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood priced from $1,136. River's Landing Apartments in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,235. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wayne apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Glen Senior Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Hanover Park Blu Apartments | The Lincoln | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Timber Lake | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
| Authentix South Elgin | Studio Horizon Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,464 |
| Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Haven St. Charles | A1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| Fox Run Apartments | Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1,569 |
| Aspen Ridge | 1x1 Diamond (Partially Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Bartlett Lakes Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath (A) | 2BR,1BA | $1,605 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne, IL and Nearby
As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wayne area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den Model at Fountain Square in the in the College Green neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Wayne apartment is the 2x1-782 Model at Westline starting at $1,645 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the East Streamwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wayne apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
| Westline | 2x1-782 | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Timber Lake | Pine | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Ashford at Geneva | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Fox Run Apartments | Franklin | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.96 |
| Bartlett Lakes Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath (A) | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Haven St. Charles | A1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Hanover Park Blu Apartments | The Lincoln | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Wood Glen Senior Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wayne Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wayne?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wayne is at Authentix South Elgin listed at $1,464.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wayne Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wayne Apartment is $1,136 at Wood Glen Senior Residences.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wayne Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wayne is starting from $1,450 at Hanover Park Blu Apartments.
What is the most affordable Wayne Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wayne Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakehaven Apartments and starts from $2,247.
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