Cheap Homes for Rent in Wilmington, IL from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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property at 103 S Joliet St

$1,225

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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103 S Joliet St, Unit 1

103 S Joliet St
WilmingtonIL60481

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property at 318 Liberty St

$1,500 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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318 Liberty St

MorrisIL60450

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Wilmington, IL Local Guide

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. 811 Covey Ln has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
811 Covey Ln1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,209
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
The Woodlands of Crest HillStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,289

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, IL and Nearby

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilmington area is the $2.21 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Lockport in the in the Maple Hill neighborhood starting from $3,049. The second greatest value Wilmington apartment is the Two Bedroom, Luxury Package Model at Stone Falls starting at $1,259 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Sunset Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood LockportWillowood2BR,2BA$2.21
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
Seasons at Plainfield1D1BR,1BA$2.21
811 Covey Ln1x11BR,1BA$1.33
Pheasant Run Apartmentssc2s2BR,1BA$1.49
Sixteen30A11BR,1BA$2.30
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.64
The Port1E1BR,1BA$2.31
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
605 Bremer St, Unit D605 Bremer St1BR,1BA$1.59

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmington

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilmington?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, IL with pricing that ranges from $895 to $4,863. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilmington ranging from $1,225 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wilmington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wilmington ranges from $1,225 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,342.

Expert Rental Resources

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