$1,000
2 beds1 bath535 sqftCondo
1305 18th St 1, Charleston, IL, 61920
32 Rentals in Charleston, IL Under $1,500/mo
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$900
1 bed1 bathCondo
1308 Arthur Ave 6, Charleston, IL, 61920
$1,300
3 beds1 bath756 sqftCondo
6th St 1103, Charleston, IL, 61920
$855
3 beds1.5 baths880 sqftApartment
1509 2nd St Royal Heights 3BR/1.5 BA Apartment, Charleston, IL, 61920
$1,250
2 beds2 baths1,090 sqftApartment
965 4th St Brooklyn Heights 2BR/2BA Apartment, Charleston, IL, 61920
$1,220
2 beds2 baths1,200 sqftApartment
1305 4th St Millennium Apartments 2BR/2BA Apartment, Charleston, IL, 61920
$1,250
2 beds2 baths1,140 sqftApartment
950 4th St Melrose Apartments 2BR/2BA Apartment, Charleston, IL, 61920
$413
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
2228 Country View Dr Country View Estates 1 Bed 1 Bath Waiting List, Charleston, IL, 61920
$549
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
2228 Country View Dr Country View Estates 2 Bed 1 Bath Waiting List, Charleston, IL, 61920
$1,000
2 beds1 bath535 sqftApartment
1305 18th St, Charleston, IL, 61920
$749
2 beds1.5 baths700 sqftApartment
1408 6th Street, Charleston, IL, 61920
$900
1 bed1 bathApartment
1308 Arthur Ave, Charleston, IL, 61920
$559
Studio1 bathApartment
623 Jefferson Avenue, Charleston, IL, 61920
$1,085
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
2219 9th Street, Charleston, IL, 61920
$1,300
3 beds1 bath756 sqftApartment
6th St, Charleston, IL, 61920
$644
1 bed1 bathApartment
1021 1st Street, Charleston, IL, 61920
$1,025
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
2216 9th Street, Charleston, IL, 61920
$1,275
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
2204 9th Street, Charleston, IL, 61920
$639
Studio1 bathApartment
1041 7th Street, Charleston, IL, 61920
$1,095
2 beds1 bath825 sqftApartment
2020 10th Street, Charleston, IL, 61920
$1,185
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
2204 9th Street, Charleston, IL, 61920
$1,125
2 beds2 baths750 sqftApartment
2216 9th Street, Charleston, IL, 61920
$1,080
2 beds2 baths750 sqftApartment
2216 9th Street, Charleston, IL, 61920
$1,025
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
2216 9th Street, Charleston, IL, 61920
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Charleston, IL
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Charleston inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Charleston.
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Rentals Under $1,500 Near Charleston, IL
Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Charleston, IL
Rentler currently shows 32 rentals in Charleston priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Charleston, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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