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Rio, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rio Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rio, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Mayfair Manor priced from $525. Pine Ridge in the Villa Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mayfair Manor2x12BR,1BA$525
Pine Ridges-mulberStudio,1BA$695
443 2nd Ave D1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$700
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Shire and Rivendell Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio, IL and Nearby

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rio area is the $0.81 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at PARKWAY ESTATES in the starting from $880. The second greatest value Rio apartment is the The Martin Model at LeClaire starting at $1,050 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Villa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
PARKWAY ESTATES3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.81
LeClaireThe Martin1BR,1BA$1.17
Rock River Townhomes2 Bedroom-60%2BR,1BA$1.30
Old Orchard Estates2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Moline Enterprise Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
1215 24th Street Place - River Oaks Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.11
Shire and Rivendell Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Timber Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07
443 2nd Ave D1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.08

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Getting Around Rio, IL

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rio Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rio?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rio is at Pine Ridge listed at $695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Apartment is $700 at Cotton Mill Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rio is starting from $525 at Mayfair Manor.

What is the most affordable Rio Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rio Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at PARKWAY ESTATES and starts from $880.

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