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Edwardsville, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Edwardsville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Edwardsville Studio Apartments | $1,149 | $1,149 | $1,149 |
Edwardsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $1,325 | $2,177 |
Edwardsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $900 | $3,075 |
Edwardsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $1,125 | $2,435 |
Edwardsville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,217 | $759 | $3,100 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edwardsville, IL
Pricing Updated: 04/29/2025Current apartment rentals in the Edwardsville, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Edwardsville Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Edwardsville | $2,290 | $759 | 26 |
Cheapest Available Edwardsville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Edwardsville, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Social Edwardsville in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood priced from $759. Broadway Place in the Metro East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Edwardsville apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Social Edwardsville | The Cougar Unfurnished | 4BR,4BA | $759 |
Broadway Place | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Parkview | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Whispering Heights | wh.S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
Station on Main | 1-1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edwardsville, IL
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edwardsville area is the $0.72 price per square foot B1 Model at Parc at 720 in the in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Edwardsville apartment is the Cherry Hills II - Nelson Model at ReNew Edwardsville Apartment Collection starting at $1,765 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Edwardsville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parc at 720 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.72 |
ReNew Edwardsville Apartment Collection | Cherry Hills II - Nelson | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
Parkview | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
The Social Edwardsville | The Eddie with Spirit Patio | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Broadway Place | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Station on Main | 1-1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
Whispering Heights | wh.A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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Getting Around Edwardsville, IL
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edwardsville Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edwardsville?
The cheapest apartment in Edwardsville is Whispering Heights which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in Edwardsville costs $2,290.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Edwardsville?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Edwardsville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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