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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Edwardsville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Edwardsville Studio Apartments | $1,199 | $1,199 | $1,199 |
Downtown Edwardsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $1,375 | $2,240 |
Downtown Edwardsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $900 | $4,075 |
Downtown Edwardsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,675 | $2,085 | $3,415 |
Downtown Edwardsville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,194 | $750 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Edwardsville Neighborhood of Edwardsville, IL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Social Edwardsville | The Cougar Unfurnished | 4BR,4BA | $759 |
Parkview | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Storyboard on Lancashire | Lancashire B1 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parc at 720 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.72 |
Storyboard on Lancashire | Lancashire B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Parkview | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
The Social Edwardsville | The Eddie with Spirit Patio | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Station on Main | 1-1F | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
Whispering Heights | wh.A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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