Cheap Apartments for Rent in Crete, IL from $600 (21 Rentals)

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1205 N Main St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1205 N Main St

1205 N Main StCrete, IL 60417
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3120 Commercial Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3120 Commercial Ave

3120 Commercial AveSouth Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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Autumn Ridge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

119 E Sycamore DrPark Forest, IL 60466
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21837 Jeffrey
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21837 Jeffrey

21837 Jeffery AveSauk Village, IL 60411
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3034 Chicago Rd
Studio Apartments

3034 Chicago Rd

3034 Chicago RdChicago Heights, IL 60411
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26-28 W 29th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

26-28 W 29th St

26-28 W 29th StChicago Heights, IL 60411
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137 W 27th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

137 W 27th St

137 W 27th StSouth Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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Eagle Ridge Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Ridge Apartments

3331-3351 S Commercial AveSouth Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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21746 Jeffrey Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

21746 Jeffrey Avenue

21746 S Jeffrey AveSauk Village, IL 60411
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128 W 34th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

128 W 34th St

128 W 34th StSteger, IL 60475
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2520 Chicago Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2520 Chicago Rd

2520 Chicago RdChicago Heights, IL 60411
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21901 Jeffrey Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21901 Jeffrey Ave

21901 Jeffrey AveSauk Village, IL 60411

Crete, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crete Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Crete, IL is a Studio unit found at Crest Apartments in the Downtown Park Forest neighborhood priced from $750. Chelsea Garden in the Fairmeadow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crete apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Chelsea GardenStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
St James Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$974
Maple Leaf ApartmentsMid-rise1BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crete, IL

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crete area is the $1.70 price per square foot Garden Upgraded Model at Maple Leaf Apartments in the in the Lincoln Station neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Crete apartment is the One Bedroom One Bath Model at St James Senior Apartments starting at $974 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the University Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crete apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maple Leaf ApartmentsGarden Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.70
St James Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
Chelsea GardenStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.04

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Getting Around Crete, IL

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crete Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Crete Apartment is $825 at Crest Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Crete is starting from $1,159 at St James Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Crete Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Crete Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Maple Leaf Apartments and starts from $1,750.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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