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1114 E 3rd StO'Fallon, IL 62269

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Cheapest Available Alhambra Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alhambra, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood priced from $200. McKay Manor in the Clinton County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $486. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alhambra apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedars of Lebanon ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$200
McKay Manor1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$486
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$700
Flax Meadow TownhomesTwo Bed2BR,1BA$715
Broadway PlaceTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$752
The Georgetown Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$825
Cedar Point ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$950
Metro Apartments At Collinsville1BR/1BA Cherokee Upgraded w/Carport1BR,1BA$1,150
Storyboard on LancashireLancashire B12BR,1BA$1,250
Township Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,254

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alhambra, IL and Nearby

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alhambra area is the $0.63 price per square foot D1 Model at Parc at 720 in the in the Edwardsville neighborhood starting from $885. The second greatest value Alhambra apartment is the Hayden B1 Model at Storyboard on Hayden starting at $1,500 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Metro East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alhambra apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parc at 720D14BR,4BA$0.63
Storyboard on HaydenHayden B12BR,2.5BA$1.20
Storyboard on Carol AnnCarol Ann B22BR,2BA$1.34
1118 E 3rd St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Storyboard on LancashireLancashire B12BR,1BA$1.18
Flax Meadow TownhomesTwo Bed2BR,1.5BA$0.81
McKay Manor1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$0.66
Broadway PlaceTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.03
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.13
Cedars of Lebanon ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alhambra Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alhambra?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alhambra is at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments listed at $200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alhambra Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alhambra Apartment is $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alhambra Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alhambra is starting from $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.

What is the most affordable Alhambra Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alhambra Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at McKay Manor and starts from $587.

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