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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 25, 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
618 E 7th St, Unit A618 E 7th St1BR,1BA$1.09
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Alton

What type of rentals are currently available in Alton?

There are currently 77 Apartments for Rent in Alton, IL with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,080. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alton ranging from $550 to $2,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alton ranges from $550 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,001.

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