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 in the Godfrey neighborhood priced from $970. Township Village Apartments in the East Alton neighborhood 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
ReNew at AltonHunter2BR, 1BA$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alton, IL

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alton area is the $1.55 price per square foot Hunter Model at ReNew at Alton in the Alton neighborhood starting from $1,549. The second greatest value Alton apartment is the 2640 Moore St Model at 2640 Moore St, Unit A in the Alton neighborhood starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 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.
ReNew at AltonHunter2BR, 1.5BA$1.55
2640 Moore St, Unit A2640 Moore St2BR, 1BA$1.22
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1.12
Marian Heights1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.85
Township Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$2.04
526 Grace St, Unit Grace St., Apt A526 Grace St1BR, 1BA$2.18

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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 $1,254 at Township Village 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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