Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alton, IL from $500 (30 Rentals)

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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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Cherry Hill
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Hill

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

Oakwood Estates

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

Alton Pointe Apartments

1001 Alton Pointe Circle DrAlton, 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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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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1410 West Dr
Studio Apartments

1410 West Dr

1410 West DrBethalto, IL 62010

Alton, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alton, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Surrey Court Apartments priced from $950. Township Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,173. 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$950
Township Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,173
Marian Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alton, IL and Nearby

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alton area is the $0.83 price per square foot 1028 E 5th St Model at 1028 E 5th St, Unit 1-2 in the starting from $825. The second greatest value Alton apartment is the 512 Henry St Model at 512 Henry St starting at $850 with a $0.92 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.
1028 E 5th St, Unit 1-21028 E 5th St2BR,1BA$0.83
512 Henry St512 Henry St1BR,1BA$0.92
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Marian Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Township Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.73

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49 / 100

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Most errands require a car

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34 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,173 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 $950 at Surrey Court Apartments.

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