
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Alton, IA from $500 (57 Rentals)
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Lewis Hotel Apartments

Horizon Apartments

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Fair View by Kading

Chambers

Country Estates at Morningside

Copper Flats

Five Sons Apartments

635 8th Ave SW

Clifton Estates
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Indian Hills

Glen Oaks by Broadmoor

Urbane 1220

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Floyd River Flats

Pearl Street

Ridge Oaks

Barrington Park by Broadmoor

Badgerow Flats
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McCook Apartments

Avenue East

Prairie Trail Village

Virginia Square Apartments (100-103)

Country Club Apartments

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RiverPointe Apartments

The Bluebird Flats

Woodbury Heights

Hillcrest Apartments

East High Lofts
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5th Street Lofts

Four Seasons Community

Morningside Lofts

Benson Lofts

Avenue55

Summit Ridge

Willow Creek Place

Rosewood Heights Apartments

509 S Railroad Ave

Oakwood Apartments
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Gatewood Estates

Ridgewood Apartments

Le Mars Estates

Valley Vue Apartments

1601 S Alice St

2223 Douglas St

1815 Virginia St

713-715 W 16th St

1420 E Redwood Blvd

River Drive Townhomes
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Alton, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Studio Apartments | $991 | $765 | $1,330 |
| Alton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,127 | $790 | $2,300 |
| Alton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $845 | $1,895 |
| Alton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $1,125 | $3,176 |
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Cheapest Available Alton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Alton, IA is a Studio unit found at Lewis Hotel Apartments priced from $800. Fair View by Kading has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hotel Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Fair View by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| Country Estates at Morningside | Ivy | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Five Sons Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 635 8th Ave SW | ONE BED ROOM APARTMENT | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| East Edge Apartments | Woodbury | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Floyd River Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Prairie Trail Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Virginia Square Apartments (100-103) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Copper Flats | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alton, IA and Nearby
As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alton area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Valley Vue Apartments in the starting from $1,394. The second greatest value Alton apartment is the Evergreen Model at Ridge Oaks starting at $1,045 with a $0.99 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Alton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Vue Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Ridge Oaks | Evergreen | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
| Floyd River Flats | 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Woodbury Heights | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Copper Flats | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| East High Lofts | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Gatewood Estates | 2 Bedrooms / 1 1/2 Bathrooms Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Fair View by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Clifton Estates | 375.a | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Five Sons Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alton Apartment is $850 at Lewis Hotel Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alton is starting from $845 at Fair View by Kading.
What is the most affordable Alton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Alton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fair View by Kading and starts from $1,245.
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