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 2 Beds unit found at Parkview priced from $975. Whispering Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Downtown Edwardsville apartments for rent in Edwardsville, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview2x12BR,1BA$975
Whispering Heightswh.A21BR,1BA$1,475
Station on Main1-1B1BR,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Edwardsville, IL

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Edwardsville area is the $0.73 price per square foot B1 Model at Parc at 720 in the in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood starting from $915. The second greatest value Downtown Edwardsville apartment is the Spyglass - Marin Model at ReNew Edwardsville Apartment Collection starting at $1,655 with a $1.66 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$0.73
ReNew Edwardsville Apartment CollectionSpyglass - Marin2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Parkview2x12BR,1BA$1.03
Whispering Heightswh.A21BR,1BA$2.25
Station on Main1-1A1BR,1BA$2.68

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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

4.0
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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Edwardsville?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Edwardsville is Whispering Heights which is listed at $1,475, while the average apartment in Downtown Edwardsville costs $2,265.

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 4 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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