
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bethalto, IL from $500 (45 Rentals)
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Metro Apartments At Bethalto

Trinity Park

Emerald Ridge

New Wellington Apartments

Crossing at Northpointe Apartments

Bilava Village

Rocwood Apartments

The Residences at Bella Vista
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Godfrey Estates

Broadway Place

Cedar Point Apartments

117 N 14th St

River Pointe Apartments

Whispering Lake Apartments

Brighton Apartments

Windham Chase Apartments

The Groves Apartments and Townhomes
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Spanish Lake Townhomes

DES ARBOLES

Sugar Pines

Surrey Court Apartments

The Reserve at Spanish Lake

Adelyn Place

ReNew at Alton

Paddock Village Apartments

Metro Apartments at Wood River
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Metro Apartments at Granite City

Twin Pine Estates

806 Center St

Diplomat Apartments

1309 Willard St

Lilac Court Apartments

306 E Main St

1311 Willard St

Lookaway Heights Apartments
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116 N 14th St

2951 Hillcrest Ave

Heatherton Estates

208 W Thomas St

902 State St

257 Glen Garry Rd

306 Lampert St

4 Coachlight Trailer Park

866 Washington Ave
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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 | $1,048 | $674 | $1,395 |
| Bethalto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $654 | $525 | $1,895 |
| Bethalto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $943 | $625 | $2,739 |
| Bethalto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $859 | $3,219 |
| Bethalto 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $600 | $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. Crossing at Northpointe Apartments in the Weatherby Place 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 |
| Crossing at Northpointe Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Bilava Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $752 |
| River Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Whispering Lake Apartments | 2BR 1BA GARDEN | 2BR,1BA | $817 |
| Brighton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Windham Chase Apartments | 1 BD/1B | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| 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 July 21, 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 Edwardsville 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 |
| Storyboard on Lancashire | Lancashire B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Crossing at Northpointe Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Whispering Lake Apartments | 2BR 1BA GARDEN | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 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 |
| 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 Whispering Heights listed at $1,340.
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.
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