
Cheap Homes for Rent in East Alton, IL from $500 (21 Rentals)
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27 Chessen Ave

2311 College Ave

237 N Wood River Ave

2309 College Ave

523 S Central Ave

1404 Willard St

110 N 14th St

1108 George St

824 Brown St
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2916 Edwards St

140 Harnett Ave

2306 College Ave

103 W 1st St

3304 Belle St

478 Dulaney Ave

525 Mill St

2413 Sanford Ave

1132 Vernie Ave

12547 James Patrick Ln

12543 James Patrick Ln
East Alton, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in East Alton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Alton 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $851 | $700 | $1,000 |
East Alton 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,320 | $850 | $1,998 |
East Alton 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
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Cheapest Available East Alton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 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 $905. 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 | $905 |
Metro Apartments at Wood River | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Marian Heights | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Alton, IL and Nearby
As of April 23, 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 | $1.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Alton
What type of rentals are currently available in East Alton?
There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in East Alton, IL with pricing that ranges from $625 to $2,130. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Alton ranging from $550 to $1,998.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Alton?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Alton ranges from $550 to $1,998 with an average monthly rent of $1,108.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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