Illinois Cheap Apartments For Rent

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612 Main St #D, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
$680/mo
1 bd
1 ba
700 sqft
- Apartment for rent
26 days agoApply instantly
502 W. Elm, 502 W Elm St #7, Urbana, IL 61801
$685/mo
Studio
1 ba
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- Apartment for rent
42 days ago
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5540 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL
$688+ Studio
5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

21 available units
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Falcon Way Townhomes | 909 N Maplewood Dr, Rantoul, IL
$689+ 1 bd

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$689+1bd
$931+2bd
$911+3bd
Brainard Landings | 1103 N State St, Lincoln, IL
$690+ 1 bd

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$690+1bd
$765+2bd
$900+3bd
310 N 45th St APT 1, Belleville, IL 62226
$695/mo
1 bd
1 ba
-- sqft
- Apartment for rent
50 days agoApply instantly
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405 2nd St APT C, Carmi, IL 62821
$695/mo
2 bds
1 ba
-- sqft
- Apartment for rent
4 hours ago
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2704 Pine St, Pekin, IL 61554
$695/mo
1 bd
1 ba
600 sqft
- Apartment for rent
23 days agoApply instantly
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101 W Canedy St UNIT 121A, Springfield, IL 62704
$695/mo
Studio
1 ba
500 sqft
- Apartment for rent
2 days agoApply instantly
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN ILLINOIS

Looking for a cheap apartment in Illinois? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Illinois exist but don’t stay on the market for long.

When shopping for a cheap apartment, it’s important to establish your list of must-have features before beginning. Stay flexible during the rental shopping process as you may have to sacrifice certain amenities to meet your budget. You could find an apartment that fits your budget, but it might lack square footage. Or you might find an apartment in the perfect neighborhood, but may have to buy all of your appliances. Stay open-minded. Reflect on the features that matter most to compromise on an apartment without overspending.

FINDING A CHEAP APARTMENT IN ILLINOIS

Hunting for a cheap apartment off-season may increase your chances to land a lease. Try to look for a new apartment in the winter months: December, January or February. You can find better deals on your unit in winter because supply is typically greater than demand and landlords advertise reduced rate apartment contracts to attract renters. As a renter in the off-season, you may be able to negotiate with your landlord and cut a deal. Landlords might offer to waive your monthly parking, provide a storage unit at no cost or include all your utilities in the monthly rent.

Cheap apartments tend to be more competitive because no one wants to spend more than they have to on rent. Do your homework, prepare all the paperwork before going to the showings and be sure to make a professional first impression.

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