
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alton, MO from $400 (62 Rentals)
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The Heights Apartments

Breckenridge Apartments

The Studios

Cedar Manor Apartments

The Vue on Self Circle

Brookshire Apartments

Courtyard @ The Corner

Williamsburg Apartments

Silverwood
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Park Lake

Gladiola Estates

601 Kinzer St

The Links at Jonesboro

Pines Apartments

Shadowbrook Apartments

Park West Senior Apartments

Quail Run at Meadow Springs

Mountain Station Apartments

Whitten Creek Apartments
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The Greens at Jonesboro

Cardinal Apartments

Carriage House Apartments

The Grand

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Caraway Commons

Grand Oak Place

Norfork Villas

DLP Jonesboro

Brody Creek

The Oak Townhomes
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Wolf River Lodge

Sunturf Rentals

Brookland Flats Patio Homes

Park West Patio Homes

The Meadows Apartments

The Reserve at Sage Meadows

Hilltop Lofts- Utilities Included

Urban Loft Co - Downtown Jonesboro- Furnished

Oak Tree Manor Duplexes

The Raphael
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2700 Burke Ave

Montauk Studios

White River Commons

West End Social

1010 5th St

27880 County Rd 362 Rd

Tara Apartments

Black River Studios

2165 Smothers Rd

604 N 13th St
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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 | $635 | $425 | $700 |
| Alton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $943 | $475 | $1,950 |
| Alton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $991 | $500 | $1,709 |
| Alton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,090 | $775 | $1,399 |
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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 |
| 601 Kinzer St | 301 Kinzer St | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
| The Links at Jonesboro | Custom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alton, MO and Nearby
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alton area is the $0.80 price per square foot 1503 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 | 1503 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.80 |
| The Oak Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
| Wolf River Lodge | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Park West Patio Homes | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Mountain Station Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Williamsburg Apartments | MEDIUM 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| 601 Kinzer St | 301 Kinzer St | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Cardinal Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Silverwood | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
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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 Mountain Station Apartments and starts from $900.
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