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East Alton, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$650
ReNew at AltonFinley1BR,1BA$905
Metro Apartments at Wood RiverSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$950
Marian Heights1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marian Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Metro Apartments at Wood RiverSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$1.36
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.05
ReNew at AltonFinley1BR,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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.