
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Alton, IL from $600 (23 Rentals)
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205 N Shamrock St

806 Center St

1005 Washington Ave

Rocwood Apartments

564 Tipton Ave, Unit 564

433 N Old St Louis Rd, Unit 429

526.5 William St

27 Chessen Ave

2311 College Ave

2309 College Ave

237 N Wood River Ave

523 S Central Ave

1313 Willard Ave

110 N 14th St

1108 George St
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 | $1,156 | $650 | $1,891 |
East Alton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $799 | $2,515 |
East Alton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $1,000 | $1,630 |
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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. Metro Apartments at Wood River has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. 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 |
Metro Apartments at Wood River | FREE March Rent - Spring Move-In Special - Move... | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Township Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,044 |
ReNew at Alton | Pierson | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
Marian Heights | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Alton, IL
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the East 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 East Alton apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Marian Heights starting at $1,355 with a $1.80 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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504 Cherry St, Unit 6 | 504 Cherry St | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Marian Heights | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Metro Apartments at Wood River | FREE March Rent - Spring Move-In Special - Move... | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
1000 Main St, Unit 1 | 1000 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
433 N Old St Louis Rd, Unit 429 | 433 N Old St Louis Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
ReNew at Alton | Pierson | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Township Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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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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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.
What is the most affordable East Alton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Alton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rocwood Apartments and starts from $1,000.
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