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Marengo, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marengo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Marengo, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Millbrook Townhomes in the East Rockford neighborhood priced from $498. Northfield Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,121. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marengo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Millbrook TownhomesC2BR,2BA$498
Northfield CourtSummit1BR,1BA$1,121
Marengo Woods1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Garden Quarter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,199
The Paths of Walnut Ridge1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marengo, IL and Nearby

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marengo area is the $1.61 price per square foot Gregory End Model at Terrabrook at Prairie Ridge in the starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Marengo apartment is the CampEnd (TH) Model at Conservancy at Gilberts starting at $2,980 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Square Barn Road School Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marengo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terrabrook at Prairie RidgeGregory End4BR,2.5BA$1.61
Conservancy at GilbertsCampEnd (TH)3BR,2.5BA$1.73
Millbrook TownhomesD3BR,2.5BA$0.88
Redwood Crystal LakeWillowood2BR,2BA$1.74
The Church Street Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.49
Oakbrook Estates- Senior 55+ CommunityChampion Single Wide3BR,2BA$1.42
230 S Prospect St, Unit 230 E230 S Prospect St2BR,1BA$1.53
Northfield CourtSummit1BR,1BA$1.57
The Paths of Walnut Ridge1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Garden Quarter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.78

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Getting Around Marengo, IL

Walk Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marengo Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marengo Apartment is $1,121 at Northfield Court.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marengo is starting from $498 at Millbrook Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Marengo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Marengo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Millbrook Townhomes and starts from $1,270.

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