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Gillespie, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gillespie Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gillespie, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Rocwood Apartments priced from $650. The Residences at Bella Vista in the North Riverfront neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gillespie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$650
The Residences at Bella VistaClassic1BR,1BA$700
Whispering Lake Apartments1BR 1BA GARDEN1BR,1BA$745
Cedar Point ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$750
ReNew at AltonFinley1BR,1BA$885
Spanish Lake TownhomesLuna1BR,1BA$900
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$900
Windham Chase2 BD/1B2BR,1BA$950
Metro Apartments At BethaltoSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$950
Metro Apartments at Wood RiverSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gillespie, IL and Nearby

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gillespie area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage Model at River Trace Townhomes in the in the North Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Gillespie apartment is the B1 Model at Parc at 720 starting at $915 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gillespie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Trace Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Parc at 720B12BR,2BA$0.73
Parkview2x12BR,1BA$1.03
Greenway Chase2 x 22BR,2BA$1.26
Victorian Village2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Windham Chase2 BD/1B2BR,1BA$1.14
The Residences at Bella VistaClassic1BR,1BA$1.09
Whispering Lake Apartments1BR 1BA GARDEN1BR,1BA$1.15
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.05

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38 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

56 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gillespie Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gillespie Apartment is $650 at Rocwood Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gillespie is starting from $825 at The Residences at Bella Vista.

What is the most affordable Gillespie Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gillespie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rocwood Apartments and starts from $1,000.

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