
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Alton, MO from $425 (43 Rentals)
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Breckenridge Apartments

The Heights Apartments

The Studios

Cedar Manor Apartments

The Vue on Self Circle

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Courtyard @ The Corner
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601 Kinzer St

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Caraway Commons
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Grand Oak Place

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The Grand

Montauk Studios

White River Commons

511 Bud Ave

West End Social

1262 Jackson St
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Tara Apartments

Black River Studios

127 N Walnut St

111 Robinson

8367 Countryside Dr

116 Federal St

13 Duroc Dr

2165 Smothers Rd
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22 Aaron St

Villas at Jonesboro

16 Akokisa Dr
Alton, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Studio Apartments | $636 | $425 | $700 |
| Alton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $944 | $475 | $1,950 |
| Alton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $981 | $500 | $1,668 |
| Alton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $775 | $1,875 |
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Cheapest Available Alton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Alton, MO is a Studio unit found at Mammoth Spring priced from $425. Breckenridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Spring | Studio | Studio,1BA | $425 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 1 Bed 1 Bath no W/D Hookup | 1BR,1BA | $475 |
| The Heights Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $475 |
| Cedar Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $575 |
| The Vue on Self Circle | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| 6444 Highway 178 S | Studio / Kitchenette | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Gladiola Estates | Standard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| Park Lake | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| Silverwood | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
| 601 Kinzer St | 601 Kinzer | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alton, MO and Nearby
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alton area is the $0.80 price per square foot 1302 Model at 2700 Burke Ave in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Alton apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr Model at The Oak Townhomes starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2700 Burke Ave | 1302 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.80 |
| The Oak Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
| DLP Jonesboro | B2P | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Williamsburg Apartments | MEDIUM 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| 601 Kinzer St | 601 Kinzer | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Cardinal Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| The Grand | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Shadowbrook Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| The Heights Apartments | Small Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.06 |
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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 Mammoth Spring listed at $425.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alton Apartment is $475 at Breckenridge 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 $565 at Breckenridge Apartments.
What is the most affordable Alton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Alton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grand Oak Place and starts from $995.
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