
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, IL from $500 (51 Rentals)
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Winchester Manor

Ellis Rental Properties

138 S 1st St

Pine Meadows Apartments

Stone Falls

Larkin Village

Tudor Park Apartments

Bays Tower Apartments

The Birches Apartments
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The Woodlands of Crest Hill

24138 - 24158 W Main St

Willow Run of Crest Hill

Ravine Woods Apartments

Avalon at Morris

The Port

Pheasant Run Apartments

Remington Apartment Homes

Springs at Lockport

Arbors at Hickory Creek
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Enclave at 127th

Seasons at Plainfield

The Legacy Apartments

The Bluffs

Village Place Apartments

Sixteen30

The View at Rock Run Collection

Country Place-Braidwood

Pine Ridge

Williams Street Townhomes
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101 E Bannon St

West Harbor Place

1304 E North St

115 N Hickory St

811 Covey Ln

Twin Oaks West Apartments

Sutton Place Apartments

318 Liberty St

112 Arizona Ave

204 E Washington St
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912 Douglas St

1353 Lakeview Ave

1014 Shagbark Rd

121 Davis Ave

1245 Butler St

24430-24438 W Eames St

HighPoint Community Apartments

1032 Shagbark Rd

616 Vine St

10727 Green Meadows Dr
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Wilmington, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilmington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Studio Apartments | $1,723 | $895 | $2,757 |
| Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $825 | $2,901 |
| Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,425 | $1,150 | $3,762 |
| Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,767 | $1,309 | $4,655 |
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Cheapest Available Wilmington Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmington, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Stone Falls in the Sunset Point neighborhood priced from $949. Tudor Park Apartments in the Downtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,209. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Falls | One Bedroom, Base Package | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Tudor Park Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,209 |
| Bays Tower Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
| The Woodlands of Crest Hill | Cypress Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,379 |
| Arbors at Hickory Creek | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,629 |
| 24138 - 24158 W Main St | 24138 W Main St Unit 102 | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| HighPoint Community Apartments | Maple 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,660 |
| Remington Apartment Homes | Tranquility | 1BR,1BA | $1,730 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, IL and Nearby
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilmington area is the $2.04 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Lockport in the in the Maple Hill neighborhood starting from $2,813. The second greatest value Wilmington apartment is the B5G Model at The Bluffs starting at $2,640 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Lockport | Willowood | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| The Bluffs | B5G | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| Village Place Apartments | Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Stone Falls | Two Bedroom, Luxury Package | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Remington Apartment Homes | Tranquility | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Tudor Park Apartments | Three Bedroom One Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Arbors at Hickory Creek | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| The Woodlands of Crest Hill | Cypress Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 605 Bremer St, Unit A | 605 Bremer St | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilmington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wilmington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wilmington is at Springs at Lockport listed at $1,767.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmington Apartment is $949 at Stone Falls.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wilmington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is starting from $1,209 at Tudor Park Apartments.
What is the most affordable Wilmington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wilmington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tudor Park Apartments and starts from $1,309.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.