Cheap Apartments for Rent in Akin, IL from $400 (32 Rentals)

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413 W Main St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

413 W Main St

405 S Graham AveCarbondale, IL 62901

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1000 E Grand Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 E Grand Ave

1000 E Grand AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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Akin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Akin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Akin, IL is a Studio unit found at Saluki Apartments priced from $420. Campus Edge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Akin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saluki ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$420
Campus EdgeStudioStudio,1BA$450
The Quadrangle Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$450
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$565
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals)Flat2BR,1BA$700
1000 E Grand Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$790
Five Star Realty and Gaslite ApartmentsPALOMINO FLAT2BR,1BA$795
University Edge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$800
Westmont Apartments2x12BR,1BA$975
The Pointe at SIUUnfurished 3 bedroom3BR,3BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Akin, IL and Nearby

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Akin area is the $0.97 price per square foot Country Club House Model at Mountain Valley Properties -Carbondale in the starting from $2,240. The second greatest value Akin apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at 2707 Fairway Dr starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Akin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mountain Valley Properties -CarbondaleCountry Club House3BR,2.5BA$0.97
2707 Fairway Dr3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Five Star Realty and Gaslite ApartmentsPALOMINO FLAT2BR,1.5BA$0.80
Cedar Creek RentalsCedar Creek 12BR,1BA$1.10
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals)Flat2BR,1BA$0.71
Westmont Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.31
1000 E Grand Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Ambassador Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33
University Edge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Akin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Akin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Akin is at Saluki Apartments listed at $420.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Akin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Akin Apartment is $565 at Saint Germain Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Akin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Akin is starting from $700 at Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals).

What is the most affordable Akin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Akin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Quadrangle Apartments and starts from $800.

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