Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jacksonville, IL from $300 (9 Rentals)

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Jacksonville, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jacksonville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jacksonville, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Jacksonville Affordable Housing priced from $462. Denison Place in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jacksonville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$462
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Morton Street Apartments1 bed one bath1BR,1BA$690

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jacksonville, IL and Nearby

As of February 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jacksonville area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at CARDINAL RIDGE in the starting from $1,460. The second greatest value Jacksonville apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Prairie Vista starting at $1,200 with a $0.92 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Jacksonville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CARDINAL RIDGE3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.06
Prairie Vista2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
3TENB12BR,1BA$1.09
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Butler Place2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Safe Harbor Properties1 Bdr 1 Bath with Balcony. WiFi Included.1BR,1BA$1.09
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$0.84

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Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jacksonville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jacksonville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jacksonville is at The Hickcox Collection listed at $775.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jacksonville Apartment is $462 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jacksonville is starting from $515 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

What is the most affordable Jacksonville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jacksonville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Candles and starts from $1,093.

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