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Highland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland

1526 Edgar DrCharleston, IL 61920
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MAC Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

MAC Apartments

905 A StCharleston, IL 61920
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Youngstown Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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2402 18th StCharleston, IL 61920
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lincolnshire

1840 Douglas StCharleston, IL 61920
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Charleston, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Charleston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charleston, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Arthur Ave Apartments priced from $610. 1905 12th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $910. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arthur Ave Apartments1x11BR,1BA$610
1905 12th St2BDR2BR,1BA$910
Melrose and Brooklyn Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$920
Charleston Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Non Furnished2BR,2BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, IL and Nearby

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $0.41 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Millennium Apartments in the starting from $505. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Non Furnished Model at Charleston Pointe Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.16 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Millennium Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.41
Charleston Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Non Furnished2BR,2BA$1.16
Royal Heights3 Person Occupancy3BR,1.5BA$1.11
Arthur Ave Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.97
230 Jackson Ave, Unit half230 Jackson Ave1BR,1BA$1.33

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55 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charleston Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charleston Apartment is $610 at Arthur Ave Apartments.

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