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908 W Mac Queen Ave

2216 NE Monroe St
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824 W Mac Queen Ave

820 E Virginia Ave

412 E Arcadia Ave
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611 W Matthews St

804 E McClure Ave

5012 N Ogden Ave
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Rome, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Rome?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rome 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,135 | $595 | $2,400 |
Rome 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,352 | $683 | $2,700 |
Rome 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,425 | $1,100 | $3,750 |
Rome 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $850 | $850 | $850 |
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Cheapest Available Rome Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rome, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Knoxville Manor Apartments in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood priced from $675. Willow Knolls Apartments in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rome apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Knoxville Manor Apartments | Garden Level | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Willow Knolls Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Winkler Village Apartments | 1BD 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rome, IL and Nearby
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rome area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Eagle Point Apartments in the in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Rome apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1512 E Gardner Ln starting at $795 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rome apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Eagle Point Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
1512 E Gardner Ln | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.66 |
Covington Place | 2 BR/1.5BA - 2nd/3rd floor | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
Glen Willows | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
504 S Sweetbriar Dr | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Hillcrest Apartments | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Crescent Creek Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Brighton Woods | 1Bed1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Hollybrook Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Winkler Village Apartments | 1BD 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rome
What type of rentals are currently available in Rome?
There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Rome, IL with pricing that ranges from $650 to $2,675. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rome ranging from $595 to $3,750.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rome?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rome ranges from $595 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,440.
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