
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bethalto, IL from $500 (46 Rentals)
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Metro Apartments At Bethalto

420 Winona St

Trinity Park

New Wellington Apartments

Bilava Village

Rocwood Apartments

The Residences at Bella Vista

Emerald Ridge
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Godfrey Estates

Broadway Place

Cedar Point Apartments

117 N 14th St

Whispering Lake Apartments

River Pointe Apartments

Brighton Apartments

The Groves Apartments and Townhomes

DES ARBOLES
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Spanish Lake Townhomes

Crossing at Northpointe Apartments

Sugar Pines

Metro Apartments at Wood River

Surrey Court Apartments

The Reserve at Spanish Lake

Hathaway Village

ReNew at Alton

Windham Chase
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Metro Apartments at Granite City

Paddock Village Apartments

Victorian Village

Chouteau Bay Apartments

Twin Pine Estates

Diplomat Apartments

Lilac Court Apartments

Lookaway Heights Apartments

316 Court St
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515 S Central Ave

Heatherton Estates

208 W Thomas St

726 Connor St

3904 Village Ln

2522 Meadowlane Dr

10712 Spring Garden Dr

176 S Pence St

Timber Ridge
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2016 Salu St
Bethalto, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bethalto?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethalto Studio Apartments | $1,086 | $674 | $1,365 |
| Bethalto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $647 | $525 | $2,240 |
| Bethalto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $988 | $625 | $2,729 |
| Bethalto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $859 | $2,649 |
| Bethalto 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $714 | $3,010 |
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Cheapest Available Bethalto Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bethalto, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Trinity Park in the North Riverfront neighborhood priced from $525. Bilava Village in the Paddock Forest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bethalto apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Bilava Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $752 |
| Cedar Point Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| River Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Whispering Lake Apartments | 2BR 1BA GARDEN | 2BR,1BA | $805 |
| Brighton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Groves Apartments and Townhomes | Beautiful one bedroom and one bathroom garden a... | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethalto, IL and Nearby
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bethalto area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage Model at River Trace Townhomes in the in the North Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,255. The second greatest value Bethalto apartment is the D1 Model at Parc at 720 starting at $760 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethalto apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Trace Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Parc at 720 | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.54 |
| Victorian Village | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Whispering Lake Apartments | 2BR 1BA GARDEN | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Spanish Lake Townhomes | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Best Local Schools in Bethalto, IL
Parkside Primary School
Civic Memorial High School
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bethalto Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bethalto?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bethalto is at Cedar Point Apartments listed at $775.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bethalto Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bethalto Apartment is $525 at Trinity Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bethalto Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bethalto is starting from $625 at Trinity Park.
What is the most affordable Bethalto Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Bethalto Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadway Place and starts from $859.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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