Cheap Apartments for Rent in Zion, IL from $500 (36 Rentals)

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Franklin Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Street

4004-4010 Franklin StZion, IL 60099
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Gabriel Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gabriel Apartments

2634-2644 Gabriel AveZion, IL 60099
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2320 20th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2320 20th St

2320 20th StZion, IL 60099

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1709 Joppa
2 Bedroom Apartments

1709 Joppa

1709 JoppaZion, IL 60099
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1225 34th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1225 34th St

1225 34th StZion, IL 60099
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2600 Gabriel Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2600 Gabriel Ave

2600 Gabriel AveZion, IL 60099
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2233 Galilee Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2233 Galilee Ave

2233 Galilee AveZion, IL 60099
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2225 Galilee Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2225 Galilee Ave

2225 Galilee AveZion, IL 60099
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1736 21st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1736 21st St

1736 21st StZion, IL 60099

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2905 31st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2905 31st St

2905 31st StZion, IL 60099
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Wildflower on 27th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wildflower on 27th

2929-2931 27th StZion, IL 60099
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Forest Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

2012 Gilead AveZion, IL 60099
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2325 Lewis Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2325 Lewis Ave

2325 Lewis AveZion, IL 60099
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2703-2711 Galilee Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2703-2711 Galilee Ave

2703-2711 Galilee AveZion, IL 60099
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2624 Gabriel Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2624 Gabriel Ave

2624 Gabriel AveZion, IL 60099
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Zion Senior Cottages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Zion Senior Cottages

1005 Prestwick StZion, IL 60099
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West Wind Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Wind Village

2200-2212 Lewis AveZion, IL 60099
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1039 Sheridan Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1039 Sheridan Rd

1039 Sheridan RdWinthrop Harbor, IL 60096
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11400 47th Ave
Studio Apartments

11400 47th Ave

11400 47th AvePleasant Prairie, WI 53158
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1803 12th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1803 12th St

1803 12th StWinthrop Harbor, IL 60096
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Bristol Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Oaks Apartments

9808 W Michigan BlvdBeach Park, IL 60099
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Shoreline Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoreline Terrace

38569-38619 N Sheridan RdBeach Park, IL 60099
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Winthrop Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Winthrop Apartments

3017-3021 9th StWinthrop Harbor, IL 60096
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Zion, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Zion, IL

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Zion, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Zion Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cypress Park$2,200$9756
Shepherds Crossing$2,200$9759
Sheridan Road Park$2,200$97511

Cheapest Available Zion Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Zion, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodstone Village Apartments in the Cypress Park neighborhood priced from $1,200. Country Chalet in the Shepherds Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,270. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Zion apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1,200
Country Chalet1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,270
Carmel House1bdB1BR,1BA$1,515
Reserve at Eagle RidgeThe Thunderbird2BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zion, IL and Nearby

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Zion area is the $1.81 price per square foot The Tawny Model at Reserve at Eagle Ridge in the in the Lake Cogardens neighborhood starting from $1,640. The second greatest value Zion apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated Model at Country Chalet starting at $1,270 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Shepherds Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Zion apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reserve at Eagle RidgeThe Tawny2BR,1BA$1.81
Country Chalet1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.69
Woodstone Village Apartments1x1 6951BR,1BA$1.73
Carmel House1bdB1BR,1BA$2.63
10174 W Ford Ave, Unit #310174 W Ford AveStudio ,1BA$2.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Zion Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zion?

The cheapest apartment in Zion is Woodstone Village Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Zion costs $2,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Zion?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Zion that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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