Illinois Cheap Apartments For Rent

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1108NEV, 1108 W Nevada St #17951860, Urbana, IL 61801
$530/mo
2 bds
1 ba
-- sqft
- Apartment for rent
192 days ago
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314 W North St, Colchester, IL
$540+ 1 bd

1 day ago2 available units
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$540+1 bd
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North Prairie Rochelle Apartments | 1015 Carrie Ave, Rochelle, IL
$542+ 1 bd

18 days ago3 available units
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$542+1 bd
$592+2 bd
$642+3 bd
SW 1727 9th Ave., 1727 9th Ave APT 4, Moline, IL 61265
$545/mo
Studio
1 ba
360 sqft
- Apartment for rent
2 days ago
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2439 Mills Ave #B, Alton, IL 62002
$545/mo
1 bd
1 ba
600 sqft
- Apartment for rent
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McKay Manor | 1 McKay Manor Dr, Breese, IL
$548+ 2 bds

4 available units
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$548+2 bd
$730+3 bd
623 Jefferson Ave | 623 Jefferson Ave, Charleston, IL
$549+ Studio

540 days ago2 available units
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$549+Studio
$559+1 bd
1119 4th Ave APT 14, Rock Island, IL 61201
$549/mo
Studio
1 ba
500 sqft
- Apartment for rent
60 days agoApply instantly
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307 S Division Ave #4, Polo, IL 61064
$550/mo
1 bd
1 ba
600 sqft
- Apartment for rent
1 day ago
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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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