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314 Mecherle
1 Bedroom Apartments

314 Mecherle

314 Mecherle DrBloomington, IL 61701
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2 Curtis Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Curtis Ct

2 Curtis CtNormal, IL 61761

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108 Oak Creek Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

108 Oak Creek Plaza

108 Oak Creek PlzBloomington, IL 61704
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Ellsworth, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ellsworth Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellsworth, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood priced from $775. 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 Ellsworth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
1-7 Keisha Drive1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Brookridge Heights ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$801
Arbors at EastlandThe Oak1BR,1BA$815
300 Shelbourne1/11BR,1BA$925
Lancaster HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
717 Fairmont Apartments717 Fairmont Drive Townhome1BR,1BA$999
Currency Commons Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$1,000
Fox Hill Apartments2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$1,100
Grove at Main ApartmentsCamelia2BR,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellsworth, IL and Nearby

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ellsworth area is the $1.35 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms or more Model at Class Act Realty in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Ellsworth apartment is the 2/1.5 Model at Hershey Clearwater Townhomes starting at $1,399 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellsworth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Class Act Realty4 Bedrooms or more4BR,2.5BA$1.35
Hershey Clearwater Townhomes2/1.52BR,1.5BA$0.93
East Douglas Apartments3BR/ 1BA3BR,1BA$1.00
Arbour Walk Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.31
3 Stortz DrAll units2BR,2BA$1.17
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
Ekstam Apartments2 Beds 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Currency Commons Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$1.25
Grove at Main ApartmentsCaroline2BR,1BA$1.18
717 Fairmont Apartments717 Fairmont Drive Townhome1BR,1BA$1.39

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Getting Around Ellsworth, IL

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellsworth Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ellsworth Apartment is $775 at Class Act Realty.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ellsworth is starting from $855 at Class Act Realty.

What is the most affordable Ellsworth Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ellsworth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at East Douglas Apartments and starts from $1,200.

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