
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alton, MO from $400 (38 Rentals)
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Brookshire Apartments

The Heights Apartments

Breckenridge Apartments

501 US-67
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Williamsburg Apartments

Spring River Commons

The Meadows Apartments

Quail Run at Meadow Springs

The Links at Jonesboro

Courtyard @ The Corner

Whitten Creek Apartments

Carriage House Apartments
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The Greens at Jonesboro

204 Pony Thomas

620 Arthur St

263 County Road 212

4067 Hwy 58

1326 E 9th St
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211 W Wright St

901 SE 3rd St

213 Summit St

100 Ford St

1055 6th St

7 Arapaho Rd
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2165 Smothers Rd

22 Aaron St

713 W Mueller
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 | $550 | $450 | $675 |
Alton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $985 | $400 | $1,950 |
Alton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,004 | $500 | $1,611 |
Alton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $840 | $1,883 |
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Cheapest Available Alton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Alton, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Breckenridge Apartments priced from $545. Silverwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 1 Bed 1 Bath with W/D Hookup | 1BR,1BA | $545 |
Silverwood | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
Park Lake | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
Gladiola Estates | Standard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
The Links at Jonesboro | Custom | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Tara Apartments | 2 bedroom apartment | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
Courtyard @ The Corner | 2x1 Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
Carriage House Apartments | Top Floor "Vaulted" 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
The Greens at Jonesboro | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Caraway Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alton, MO and Nearby
As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alton area is the $0.67 price per square foot 1501 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. |
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2700 Burke Ave | 1501 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.67 |
The Oak Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
Deerfield Crossing | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
DLP Jonesboro | B2P | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 2 Bed 2 Bath with W/D Hookup | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
Cedar Manor Apartments | 2 bedroom x 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Pines Apartments | 2 bedroom x 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Caraway Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Tara Apartments | 2 bedroom apartment | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Courtyard @ The Corner | 2x1 Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Getting Around Alton, MO
Walk Score®
8 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
16 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
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 $545 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 $950.
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