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Cottage Hills, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottage Hills Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottage Hills, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Rocwood Apartments priced from $650. The Residences at Bella Vista in the North Riverfront neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage Hills apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$650
The Residences at Bella VistaClassic1BR,1BA$700
Lilac Court Apartments2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$725
Whispering Lake Apartments1BR 1BA GARDEN1BR,1BA$745
Cedar Point ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Hills, IL and Nearby

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottage Hills area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage Model at River Trace Townhomes in the in the North Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Cottage Hills apartment is the B1 Model at Parc at 720 starting at $900 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottage Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Trace Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.01
Parc at 720B12BR,2BA$0.72
Sugar PinesPonderosa2BR,2BA$1.09
Parkview2x12BR,1BA$1.03
The Groves Apartments and TownhomesNo deposit on our beautiful two bed apartment w...2BR,1BA$1.06
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04
The Social EdwardsvilleThe Eddie with Spirit Patio2BR,2BA$1.12
The Residences at Bella VistaRenovated1BR,1BA$1.09
Lilac Court Apartments2 Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1.03
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottage Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Cottage Hills?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Cottage Hills, IL with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,100. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cottage Hills ranging from $550 to $1,998.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cottage Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cottage Hills ranges from $550 to $1,998 with an average monthly rent of $1,254.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cottage Hills?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cottage Hills range from $985 to $2,613, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $1,998. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $759.

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