Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Edwardsville Neighborhood of Edwardsville, IL from $700 (6 Rentals)

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300 Main Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

300 Main Apartments

300 S Main StEdwardsville, IL 62025
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Enclave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Enclave

1058 Enclave BlvdEdwardsville, IL 62025
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North Town Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

North Town Apartments

1711-1713 N Main StEdwardsville, IL 62025
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Downtown Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Edwardsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Edwardsville area of Edwardsville, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Social Edwardsville priced from $759. Parkview has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Downtown Edwardsville apartments for rent in Edwardsville, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social EdwardsvilleThe Cougar Unfurnished4BR,4BA$759
Parkview2x12BR,1BA$975
Storyboard on LancashireLancashire B12BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Edwardsville, IL

As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Edwardsville apartment is the Lancashire B1 Model at Storyboard on Lancashire starting at $1,100 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Edwardsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parc at 720B12BR,2BA$0.72
Storyboard on LancashireLancashire B12BR,1BA$1.04
Parkview2x12BR,1BA$1.03
The Social EdwardsvilleThe Eddie with Spirit Patio2BR,2BA$1.12
Station on Main1-1F1BR,1BA$3.13
Whispering Heightswh.A11BR,1BA$2.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Edwardsville, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Edwardsville Neighborhood in Edwardsville, IL

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Edwardsville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Edwardsville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Edwardsville is under $1,490.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Edwardsville?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Edwardsville is Whispering Heights which is listed at $1,375, while the average apartment in Downtown Edwardsville costs $2,075.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 Downtown Edwardsville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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