
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alton, IA from $500 (52 Rentals)
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Lewis Hotel Apartments

Country Estates of Morningside

Fair View

Chambers

Copper Flats

Urbane 1220

Glen Oaks by Broadmoor

Five Sons Apartments

635 8th Ave SW
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Clifton Estates

Indian Hills

Country Club Apartments

District 42 Apartments & Townhomes

Woodbury Heights

Ridge Oaks

Pearl Street

Barrington Park by Broadmoor

Prairie Trail Village Apartments & Townhomes

Floyd River Flats
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McCook Apartments

Bluebird Flats

Avenue East

Virginia Square Apartments (100-103)

Badgerow Flats

East Edge Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

Four Seasons Community

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RiverPointe Apartments

East High Lofts
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5th Street Lofts

Willow Creek Place

Rosewood Heights Apartments

509 S Railroad Ave

Oakwood Apartments

Gatewood Estates

Ridgewood Apartments

Le Mars Estates

1124 W 19th St

2223 Douglas St
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47132 311th St

Valley Vue Apartments

Bekins Luxury Lofts

1601 S Alice St

412 S Walnut St

3303 W Bitterroot St

218 E National St

419 S Bartlett St

605 E 14th St

2722 Prospect St
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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 | $965 | $750 | $1,330 |
| Alton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,094 | $775 | $1,735 |
| Alton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $845 | $2,175 |
| Alton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $1,120 | $1,955 |
| Alton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $1,740 | $1,740 |
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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 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 | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| Urbane 1220 | Acadian | Studio,1BA | $893 |
| 635 8th Ave SW | ONE BED ROOM APARTMENT | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Five Sons Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Clifton Estates | 375.a | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Country Club Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Glen Oaks by Broadmoor | Dunes | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| District 42 Apartments & Townhomes | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| Prairie Trail Village Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alton, IA and Nearby
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alton area is the $1.00 price per square foot Cottage - 3 Model at Fair View in the starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Alton apartment is the Evergreen Model at Ridge Oaks starting at $1,140 with a $1.08 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair View | Cottage - 3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Ridge Oaks | Evergreen | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| The Ridge | Two bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Valley Vue Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Country Club Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| East High Lofts | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Floyd River Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Clifton Estates | 375.a | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Avenue East | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| McCook Apartments | Rent Special - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alton?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alton is at Lewis Hotel Apartments listed at $800.
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.
What is the most affordable Alton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Alton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fair View and starts from $1,245.
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