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The Hillsides

4731 N Galena RdPeoria Heights, IL 61616
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Roanoke, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roanoke Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Roanoke, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Linn St Commons in the Averyville neighborhood priced from $600. Colonial Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roanoke apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linn St Commons1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$600
Colonial Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Knoxville Manor ApartmentsGarden Level1BR,1BA$675
Winkler Village Apartments1BD 1BTH1BR,1BA$725
The Village on UniversityAnderson at Village SouthStudio,1BA$775
1512 E Gardner Ln3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$795
Civic Center Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$803
Crestwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Briarwood II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$910
EMR Apartments1 BR Standard Utilities Included1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roanoke, IL and Nearby

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roanoke area is the $0.66 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1512 E Gardner Ln in the in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Roanoke apartment is the Oakbrook | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Model at BayOak Apartments starting at $1,133 with a $0.96 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Roanoke apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1512 E Gardner Ln3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.66
BayOak ApartmentsOakbrook | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.96
Woodfield Queenwood ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms- Woodfield2BR,1BA$1.05
504 S Sweetbriar DrModel2BR,1BA$1.11
The Mallard Way Rental Community1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Briarwood II2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Crestwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Winkler Village Apartments1BD 1BTH1BR,1BA$1.06
Linn St Commons1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.87
Colonial Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14

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34 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roanoke Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Roanoke?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Roanoke is at The Village on University listed at $775.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Roanoke Apartment is $600 at Linn St Commons.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Roanoke is starting from $925 at Crestwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Roanoke Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Roanoke Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1512 E Gardner Ln and starts from $795.

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