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Dawson, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dawson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dawson, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW priced from $421. The Hickcox Collection in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $634. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dawson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$421
The Hickcox CollectionThe HickoxStudio,1BA$634
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Butler Place2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$695
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dawson, IL and Nearby

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dawson area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Prairie Vista in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Dawson apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bath (I) Model at Brainard Landings Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.75 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dawson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie Vista2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Brainard Landings ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath (I)3BR,2BA$0.75
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Meadow View Landing2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
Decatur Flats Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.91
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Butler Place2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.87
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.69

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Getting Around Dawson, IL

Walk Score®

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dawson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dawson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dawson is at The Hickcox Collection listed at $634.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dawson Apartment is $421 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dawson is starting from $507 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.

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