
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gays, IL from $300 (13 Rentals)
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Gays, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gays?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gays Studio Apartments | $631 | $575 | $650 |
Gays 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $500 | $2,010 |
Gays 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $507 | $2,500 |
Gays 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,363 | $675 | $2,150 |
Gays 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $1,449 | $1,499 |
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Cheapest Available Gays Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Gays, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW priced from $421. Rider Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gays apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $421 |
Rider Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
Moundford Terrace | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $575 |
Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $610 |
Stones Crossing Apartments | Nice one bedroom efficiency apartment | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gays, IL and Nearby
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gays area is the $0.41 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Millennium Apartments in the starting from $505. The second greatest value Gays apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Panther Heights starting at $1,080 with a $1.20 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Gays apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Millennium Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.41 |
Panther Heights | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Royal Heights | 3 Person Occupancy | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
Decatur Flats Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
2474 N Florian | 1st Floor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
Stones Crossing Apartments | Very nice and updated one bedroom for rent!!!!! | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Rider Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Moundford Terrace | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.33 |
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Getting Around Gays, IL
Walk Score®
1 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gays Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gays Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gays Apartment is $421 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gays Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gays is starting from $630 at Rider Place.
What is the most affordable Gays Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Gays Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rider Place and starts from $675.
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