Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alton, IL from $500 (28 Rentals)

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Cherry Hill
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Hill

744 Washington AveAlton, IL 62002
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Twin Pine Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Pine Estates

3301 Fosterburg RdAlton, IL 62002
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Cedar Lodge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Lodge

824 Washington AveAlton, IL 62002
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Maple Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Manor

112 Manor CtAlton, IL 62002
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Diplomat Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diplomat Apartments

385-407 Kent StEast Alton, IL 62024
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Alton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alton, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Surrey Court Apartments priced from $900. ReNew at Alton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$900
ReNew at AltonPierson1BR,1BA$1,030
Township Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,044
Marian Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alton, IL

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alton area is the $0.95 price per square foot 504 Cherry St Model at 504 Cherry St, Unit 6 in the starting from $950. The second greatest value Alton apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Surrey Court Apartments starting at $900 with a $1.04 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Alton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
504 Cherry St, Unit 6504 Cherry St2BR,1BA$0.95
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04
1108 George St, Unit 1108 George Street1108 George St1BR,1BA$1.01
Marian Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
433 N Old St Louis Rd, Unit 429433 N Old St Louis Rd2BR,1BA$1.14
ReNew at AltonPierson1BR,1BA$1.72
Township Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.43

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Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alton Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alton Apartment is $1,030 at ReNew at Alton.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alton is starting from $900 at Surrey Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable Alton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Township Village Apartments and starts from $1,171.

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