
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Granite City, IL from $600 (27 Rentals)
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Rivers Edge Apartments
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Cedar Point Apartments

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Granite City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Granite City Studio Apartments | $685 | $620 | $750 |
Cheap Granite City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $870 | $630 | $1,050 |
Cheap Granite City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $986 | $850 | $1,200 |
Cheap Granite City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $1,150 | $1,525 |
Cheap Granite City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $1,355 | $1,920 |
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Cheapest Available Granite City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Granite City, IL is a Studio unit found at Rivers Edge Apartments in the Near North Riverfront neighborhood priced from $620. Cedar Point Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Granite City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rivers Edge Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $620 |
Cedar Point Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $750 |
College Hill Apartments | Garden Style Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
Metro Apartments at Granite City | FREE March Rent - Spring Move-In Special - Move... | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Granite City, IL
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Granite City area is the $0.85 price per square foot 1425 Grand Model at College Hill Apartments in the in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Granite City apartment is the FREE March Rent - Spring Move-In Special - Move... Model at Metro Apartments at Granite City starting at $900 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Metro East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Granite City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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College Hill Apartments | 1425 Grand | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
Metro Apartments at Granite City | FREE March Rent - Spring Move-In Special - Move... | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Cedar Point Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.97 |
Rivers Edge Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
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Getting Around Granite City, IL
Walk Score®
36 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Granite City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Granite City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Granite City Apartment is $900 at Cedar Point Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Granite City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Granite City is starting from $850 at College Hill Apartments.
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