Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lena, IL from $400 (16 Rentals)
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Lena, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lena Studio Apartments | $958 | $525 | $1,299 |
Lena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,146 | $480 | $2,925 |
Lena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $480 | $3,050 |
Lena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $800 | $1,850 |
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Cheapest Available Lena Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lena, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Greenfield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lena apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rockford Housing Authority | Park Terrace 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $480 |
Greenfield | 96-a | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
Pine View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $669 |
Northland Park Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lena, IL and Nearby
As of March 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lena area is the $1.00 price per square foot Layout 4 Model at William Brown Lofts in the in the Central Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Lena apartment is the 3BD/3BA Model at Dixon River Apartments starting at $910 with a $0.83 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lena apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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William Brown Lofts | Layout 4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Dixon River Apartments | 3BD/3BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
Winmar Townhomes | 1376-a | 3BR,2BA | $0.76 |
Riverside Glen Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
Greenfield | 109-a | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
Westwinds | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Kiwanis Manor Apartments | 3001 - updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Northland Park Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Roberts Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Rockford Housing Authority | Olesen Plaza 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Getting Around Lena, IL
Walk Score®
30 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lena Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lena?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lena is at Whitestone Manor Apartments listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lena Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lena Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lena Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lena is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.
What is the most affordable Lena Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Winmar Townhomes and starts from $800.
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