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314 Mecherle DrBloomington, IL 61701
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Cornell, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cornell Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cornell, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood priced from $795. 1-7 Keisha Drive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cornell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
1-7 Keisha Drive1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Pinecrest ApartmentsCompass - 1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$890
300 Shelbourne1/11BR,1BA$899
Briarwood II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$910
Lancaster HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
BayOak ApartmentsOakbrook | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,133
Oak Point ApartmentsOP-1X11BR,1BA$1,200
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,209
Ekstam Apartments2 Beds 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell, IL and Nearby

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cornell area is the $1.30 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms or more Model at Class Act Realty in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Cornell apartment is the All units Model at 3 Stortz Dr starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cornell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Class Act Realty4 Bedrooms or more4BR,2.5BA$1.30
3 Stortz DrAll units2BR,2BA$1.17
BayOak ApartmentsOakbrook | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.96
Wingover Luxury Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
Ekstam Apartments2 Beds 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Harvest View2/2 First Floor2BR,2BA$1.30
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.71
Briarwood II2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Lancaster HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39

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Getting Around Cornell, IL

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15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cornell Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornell Apartment is $795 at Class Act Realty.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cornell is starting from $875 at Class Act Realty.

What is the most affordable Cornell Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cornell Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tudor Park Apartments and starts from $1,309.

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