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Lakewood, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakewood Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lakewood, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Quarter Apartments in the Lincoln Hills neighborhood priced from $1,199. The Paths of Walnut Ridge in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Quarter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,199
The Paths of Walnut Ridge1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,225
Taylor Place2br 2ba2BR,2BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, IL and Nearby

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.73 price per square foot CampEnd (TH) Model at Conservancy at Gilberts in the in the Square Barn Road School Campus neighborhood starting from $2,980. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the Willowood Model at Redwood Crystal Lake starting at $2,499 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Park Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Conservancy at GilbertsCampEnd (TH)3BR,2.5BA$1.73
Redwood Crystal LakeWillowood2BR,2BA$1.81
The Church Street Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.49
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.42
River PlaceResidence #5, 6, 7 and 8 (Plus Den)1BR,2BA$1.68
Taylor Place2br 2ba2BR,2BA$1.28
Residence of Fairway GreensCB121.5 Two bedroom/one and half bath2BR,1.5BA$1.90
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.75
The Paths of Walnut Ridge1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Garden Quarter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakewood?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,060 to $5,254. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakewood ranging from $1,375 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lakewood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lakewood ranges from $1,375 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,591.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lakewood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lakewood range from $1,500 to $3,479, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,449.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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