Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alton, IL from $600 (30 Rentals)

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535 E 7th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

535 E 7th St

535 E 7th StAlton, IL 62002
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509 Ridge St
1 Bedroom Apartments

509 Ridge St

509 Ridge StAlton, IL 62002
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1028 5Th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1028 5Th St

1028 5Th StAlton, IL 62002
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700 Alby St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

700 Alby St

700 Alby StAlton, IL 62002

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440-442 E 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

440-442 E 6th St

440-442 E 6th StAlton, IL 62002
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Twin Pine Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Pine Estates

3301 Fosterburg RdAlton, IL 62002
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Maple Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Manor

112 Manor CtAlton, IL 62002
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Marian Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marian Heights

20 Marian Heights DrAlton, IL 62002
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Cherry Hill
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Hill

744 Washington AveAlton, IL 62002
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Oakwood Estates
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Estates

849-945 Oakwood AveAlton, IL 62002
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Alton Pointe Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alton Pointe Apartments

1001 Alton Pointe Circle DrAlton, IL 62002
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1410 West Dr
Studio Apartments

1410 West Dr

1410 West DrBethalto, IL 62010
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Diplomat Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diplomat Apartments

385-407 Kent StEast Alton, IL 62024
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Asbury Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Asbury Village

5201 Asbury AveGodfrey, IL 62035
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305 Bowman Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

305 Bowman Ave

305 Bowman AveEast Alton, IL 62024
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Olin Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olin Building

310-320 Smith AveEast Alton, IL 62024
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Alton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alton, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Surrey Court Apartments priced from $970. Township Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,254. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$970
Township Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,254
Marian Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,393

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alton, IL

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alton area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Surrey Court Apartments in the starting from $970. The second greatest value Alton apartment is the 3313 Myrle St Model at 3313 Myrle St, Unit 3313 D starting at $875 with a $1.12 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Alton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.12
3313 Myrle St, Unit 3313 D3313 Myrle St2BR,1BA$1.12
3305 Myrle St, Unit 33053305 Myrle St2BR,1BA$1.51
Marian Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Township Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.04

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the St. Louis, MO metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alton 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 $970 at Surrey Court Apartments.

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