Cheap Homes for Rent in Alton, TX from $800 (33 Rentals)

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property at 707 Palmer Rd

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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707 Palmer Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

707 Palmer Rd
MissionTX78573
property at 818 S Missouri St

$960

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$960

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$960

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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818 S Missouri St, Unit 2, Unit 2

818 S Missouri St
AltonTX78573

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property at 2601 E Franklin Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2601 E Franklin Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

2601 E Franklin Ave
AltonTX78573
property at 5804 Nightingale Ave

$1,040

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$1,040

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$1,040

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5804 Nightingale Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

5804 Nightingale Ave
McAllenTX78504

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 2707 E Garfield Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2707 E Garfield Ave, Unit A, Unit A

2707 E Garfield Ave
AltonTX78573
property at 1008 W Kohala Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1008 W Kohala Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

1008 W Kohala Ave
AltonTX78573
property at 5701 Notre Dame Ave

$1,120

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$1,120

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$1,120

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5701 Notre Dame Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

5701 Notre Dame Ave
McAllenTX78504
property at 2605 E Franklin Ave

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2605 E Franklin Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

2605 E Franklin Ave
AltonTX78573

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property at 2605 E Franklin Ave

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2605 E Franklin Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

2605 E Franklin Ave
AltonTX78573

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property at 707 Palmer Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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707 Palmer Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

707 Palmer Rd
MissionTX78573

Alton, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at La Villa De Alton in the West Sharyland neighborhood priced from $356. Bella Vista in the Meadow Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $694. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Villa De AltonA11BR,1BA$356
Bella VistaB2-50%2BR,2BA$694
Texan Ranch ApartmentsBunkhousesStudio,1BA$747
301 Elida St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$750
Pueblo de Paz ApartmentsHome Sweet Home! Limited Time only $99 1st Mont...3BR,2BA$961

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alton, TX

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alton area is the $1.12 price per square foot 7006 N 56th Ln Model at 7006 N 56th Ln, Unit 3 in the in the Meadow Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,290. The second greatest value Alton apartment is the 3307 Magdalena St Model at 3307 Magdalena St, Unit 8 starting at $850 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the West Sharyland 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.
7006 N 56th Ln, Unit 37006 N 56th Ln3BR,2BA$1.12
3307 Magdalena St, Unit 83307 Magdalena St3BR,2BA$0.77
Bella Vista2BR-8112BR,2BA$0.83
1409 S Michigan St1409 S Michigan St2BR,2BA$1.17
5801 Nightingale, Unit Unit 35801 Nightingale2BR,2BA$1.15
5840 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Unit 5840 Bentsen Palm Apt.5840 N Bentsen Palm Dr2BR,1BA$0.79
1208 W Harrison Ave, Unit 21208 W Harrison Ave3BR,2BA$1.10
3313 E Diamondhead Ave, Unit A3313 E Diamondhead Ave2BR,2BA$1.00
301 Elida St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
La Villa De AltonA11BR,1BA$0.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alton

What type of rentals are currently available in Alton?

There are currently 185 Apartments for Rent in Alton, TX with pricing that ranges from $316 to $2,380. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alton ranging from $825 to $3,500.

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 $825 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,785.

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 $516 to $2,145, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,350.

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