What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in IL, IL?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within IL. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in IL, IL?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for IL. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in IL. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Illinois from $100

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in IL, IL?

There are 26.3k cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Faust Landmark Apartments, Rockford, IL 61104
$100+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 bath · 400 - 750 sq ft
Faust Landmark ApartmentsRockford, IL 61104
Call(815) 365-3162
302 Airport Rd, Salem, IL 62881
$100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
302 Airport RdSalem, IL 62881
Riverbend Terrace Senior Apartments - 55 & Older, Rock Island, IL 61201
$350+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
Riverbend Terrace Senior Apartments - 55 & OlderRock Island, IL 61201
Call(309) 237-0682
316 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
$375+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath · 244 sq ft
316 E College StCarbondale, IL 62901
506 W Elm St, Urbana, IL 61801
$375+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 1 bath · 600 - 819 sq ft
506 W Elm StUrbana, IL 61801
510 S Hays Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
$385/mo
Studio · 1 bath
510 S Hays AveCarbondale, IL 62901
Trolley Circle, Belleville, IL 62223
$386+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath · 686 - 905 sq ft
Trolley CircleBelleville, IL 62223
905 W Oregon St, Urbana, IL 61801
$399+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 694 - 883 sq ft
905 W Oregon StUrbana, IL 61801
214 S Main St, Lostant, IL 61334
$400/mo
Studio
214 S Main StLostant, IL 61334
502 Beech St, Savanna, IL 61074
$400/mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 bath
502 Beech StSavanna, IL 61074
111 Rita Ave, Shipman, IL 62685
$400+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath
111 Rita AveShipman, IL 62685
501 W Highsmith St, Robinson, IL 62454
$400+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath
501 W Highsmith StRobinson, IL 62454
129 Fansler Ct, White Hall, IL 62092
$400+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 bath
129 Fansler CtWhite Hall, IL 62092
104 N Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
$429+ /mo
3 - 4 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 700 - 867 sq ft
104 N Lincoln AveUrbana, IL 61801
907 W Oregon St, Urbana, IL 61801
$430+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 1 bath · 543 - 706 sq ft
907 W Oregon StUrbana, IL 61801
706 S Hancock St, McLeansboro, IL 62859
$440+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
706 S Hancock StMcLeansboro, IL 62859
Campus Edge Apts, Carbondale, IL 62901
$450+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 7 units available
Campus Edge AptsCarbondale, IL 62901
New Today
Colona House Senior Apartments - 62+, Moline, IL 61265
$450+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 580 sq ft
Colona House Senior Apartments - 62+Moline, IL 61265
308 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
$450/mo
2 beds · 3 units available
308 W Green StUrbana, IL 61801
107 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820
$450/mo
3 - 4 beds · 2 units available
107 S Wright StChampaign, IL 61820
59 E John St, Champaign, IL 61820
$450/mo
3 beds · 1 units available
59 E John StChampaign, IL 61820
705 W Main St, Urbana, IL 61801
$450/mo
3 - 4 beds · 2 units available
705 W Main StUrbana, IL 61801
New Today
524 E Jefferson St, Toulon, IL 61483
$450/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
524 E Jefferson StToulon, IL 61483
113 N Jennette St, Enfield, IL 62835
$450+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
113 N Jennette StEnfield, IL 62835
311 E Daniel St, Champaign, IL 61820
$450+ /mo
Studio - 4 beds · 1 bath
311 E Daniel StChampaign, IL 61820
1002 S 2nd St, Champaign, IL 61820
$450/mo
1 bed
1002 S 2nd StChampaign, IL 61820
Cornerstone Apartments, Carbondale, IL 62901
$450+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath · 270 - 540 sq ft
Cornerstone ApartmentsCarbondale, IL 62901
1420 Court St, Chester, IL 62233
$465+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
1420 Court StChester, IL 62233
University Plaza Apartments, Dekalb, IL 60115
$465+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 26 units available
University Plaza ApartmentsDekalb, IL 60115
New Today
Saluki Apartments, Carbondale, IL 62901
$475+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 8 units available
Saluki ApartmentsCarbondale, IL 62901
New Today
311 University St, Macomb, IL 61455
$475/mo
Studio · 2 units available
311 University StMacomb, IL 61455
313-322 Augusta Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
$475/mo
1 bed
313-322 Augusta AveDekalb, IL 60115
809 W Stoughton St, Urbana, IL 61801
$479+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 678 - 960 sq ft
809 W Stoughton StUrbana, IL 61801
The Metropolitan, Carbondale, IL 62901
$495+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 6 units available
The MetropolitanCarbondale, IL 62901
Special Offer
Campus Pointe Apartments, Charleston, IL 61920
$500+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 3 baths · 1,188 sq ft
Campus Pointe ApartmentsCharleston, IL 61920
216 S Locust St, Assumption, IL 62510
$500+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath
216 S Locust StAssumption, IL 62510
306 W 2nd St, Annawan, IL 61234
$500+ /mo
1 bed · 1 units available
306 W 2nd StAnnawan, IL 61234
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW, Decatur, IL 62521
$507+ /mo
2 beds · 5 units available
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWDecatur, IL 62521
401 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
$509/mo
4 beds · 2 baths · 1,050 sq ft
401 W Springfield AveUrbana, IL 61801
601 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
$519+ /mo
3 - 4 beds · 2 baths · 835 - 925 sq ft
601 W Green StUrbana, IL 61801