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

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Diplomat Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diplomat Apartments

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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$650
Metro Apartments at Wood RiverFREE March Rent - Spring Move-In Special - Move...1BR,1BA$850
Township Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,044
ReNew at AltonPierson1BR,1BA$1,055
Marian Heights1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
504 Cherry St, Unit 6504 Cherry St2BR,1BA$0.95
Marian Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Metro Apartments at Wood RiverFREE March Rent - Spring Move-In Special - Move...1BR,1BA$1.21
1000 Main St, Unit 11000 Main St1BR,1BA$1.14
433 N Old St Louis Rd, Unit 429433 N Old St Louis Rd2BR,1BA$1.14
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.05
ReNew at AltonPierson1BR,1BA$1.76
Township Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.43

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40 / 100

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38 / 100

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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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