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555 S Schuyler Ave
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250 N Entrance Ave

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246 Broadway St

2443 N Sleepy Hollow Ln
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1021 Magnolia St

1000 Bratton Ave
Gardner, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Gardner?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gardner 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,507 | $1,000 | $2,295 |
Gardner 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,445 | $1,700 | $4,200 |
Gardner 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,933 | $2,400 | $3,700 |
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Cheapest Available Gardner Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Gardner, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac priced from $795. Stone Falls in the Sunset Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gardner apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Stone Falls | One Bedroom, Base Package | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
The Woodlands of Crest Hill | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,151 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardner, IL and Nearby
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardner area is the $2.14 price per square foot 3B Model at The Bluffs in the in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood starting from $3,571. The second greatest value Gardner apartment is the Douglas BF Model at Home at Ashcroft starting at $4,601 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardner apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Bluffs | 3B | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
Home at Ashcroft | Douglas BF | 3BR,2BA | $2.86 |
Lincoln Station Rowhomes | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
Stone Falls | Two Bedroom, Luxury Package | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Timber Pointe Apartments | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Enclave at 127th Apartments | Addison | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Tudor Park Apartments | Three Bedroom One Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Ravine Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom - North | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Sixteen30 | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardner
What type of rentals are currently available in Gardner?
There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Gardner, IL with pricing that ranges from $643 to $5,461. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gardner ranging from $500 to $4,200.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gardner?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gardner ranges from $500 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,697.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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