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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alton, IL

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alton area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2640 Moore St Model at 2640 Moore St, Unit Unit A in the in the Alton neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Alton apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Surrey Court Apartments starting at $970 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Godfrey neighborhood. 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.
2640 Moore St, Unit Unit A2640 Moore St2BR,1BA$1.22
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.12
1108 George, Unit 1108 George Street1108 George1BR,1BA$1.02
3305 Myrle St, Unit 33053305 Myrle St2BR,1BA$1.38
Marian Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Township Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alton

What type of rentals are currently available in Alton?

There are currently 65 Apartments for Rent in Alton, IL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $2,239. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alton ranging from $520 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alton ranges from $520 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,178.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Alton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Alton range from $1,050 to $1,924, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $1,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

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