Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kent, IL from $500 (25 Rentals)

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2088 W Galena Ave
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2088 W Galena Ave

2088 W Galena AveFreeport, IL 61032
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1608 E Rock Falls RdRock Falls, IL 61071
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Kent, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kent Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kent, IL is a Studio unit found at Riverside Apartments and Townhomes priced from $525. Roosevelt School Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $570. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$525
Roosevelt School Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$570
Northland Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Greenfield96-a2BR,1BA$650
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$669

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, IL and Nearby

As of April 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kent area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Riverside Glen Apartments in the in the North Rock neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Kent apartment is the Apt 4 Model at 1182 Locust St starting at $895 with a $0.90 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Kent apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
1182 Locust StApt 41BR,1BA$0.90
Roosevelt School Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Cottage Bluff Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Greenfield116-a2BR,1BA$0.72
Eagle Point Townhomes2 BR Townhome2BR,1BA$1.04
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$0.86
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3001 - updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency1BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kent Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kent?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kent is at Riverside Apartments and Townhomes listed at $525.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kent Apartment is $570 at Roosevelt School Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kent is starting from $650 at Greenfield.

What is the most affordable Kent Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kent Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pine View and starts from $969.

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