
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Alton, IL from $600 (16 Rentals)
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East Alton, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Alton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Alton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,067 | $625 | $1,434 |
East Alton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,254 | $825 | $1,760 |
East Alton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $1,000 | $2,085 |
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Cheapest Available East Alton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in East Alton, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Rocwood Apartments priced from $650. ReNew at Alton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Alton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
ReNew at Alton | Finley | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Metro Apartments at Wood River | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Township Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,173 |
Marian Heights | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Alton, IL
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Alton area is the $1.80 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Marian Heights in the starting from $1,355. The second greatest value East Alton apartment is the Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... Model at Metro Apartments at Wood River starting at $950 with a $1.36 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for East Alton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Marian Heights | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Metro Apartments at Wood River | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
ReNew at Alton | Finley | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Township Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
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Getting Around East Alton, IL
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Alton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Alton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Alton Apartment is $650 at Rocwood Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Alton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Alton is starting from $850 at Rocwood Apartments.
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