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413 W Main St
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413 W Main St

405 S Graham AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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Metropolis, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Metropolis Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Metropolis, IL is a Studio unit found at Saluki Apartments priced from $420. Campus Edge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Metropolis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saluki ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$420
Campus EdgeStudioStudio,1BA$450
The Quadrangle Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$500
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$550
Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
The MetropolitanMetropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals)Flat2BR,1BA$700
1000 E Grand Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$790
Lone Oak VillasPremium Townhouse2BR,1BA$799
University Edge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metropolis, IL and Nearby

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Metropolis area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms Model at Grand Place Apartments in the starting from $1,185. The second greatest value Metropolis apartment is the Flat Model at Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) starting at $700 with a $0.71 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Metropolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Place Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.08
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals)Flat2BR,1BA$0.71
The Pointe at SIU1 bedroom with additional room1BR,2BA$1.43
The Hill ApartmentsThe Hill 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
1000 E Grand Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Lone Oak VillasPremium Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.29
The MetropolitanMetropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Ambassador Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33
University Edge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Getting Around Metropolis, IL

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28 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metropolis Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Metropolis?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Metropolis is at Saluki Apartments listed at $420.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metropolis Apartment is $550 at Saint Germain Square.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Metropolis is starting from $700 at Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals).

What is the most affordable Metropolis Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Metropolis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Quadrangle Apartments and starts from $800.

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