Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottage Hills, IL from $500 (44 Rentals)

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Twin Pine Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Pine Estates

3301 Fosterburg RdAlton, IL 62002
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Diplomat Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diplomat Apartments

385-407 Kent StEast Alton, IL 62024
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Heatherton Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heatherton Estates

6203 Kingsfont PlFlorissant, MO 63033

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Timber Ridge

1342 N Garden DrSt. Louis, MO 63138
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Cottage Hills, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottage Hills Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottage Hills, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Trinity Park in the North Riverfront neighborhood priced from $525. Rocwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage Hills apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$525
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$650
River Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
The Residences at Bella VistaClassic1BR,1BA$700
Lilac Court Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$705
Spanish Lake TownhomesLuna1BR,1BA$733
Whispering Lake Apartments1BR 1BA GARDEN1BR,1BA$745
Brighton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$775
Cedar Point ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Hills, IL and Nearby

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottage Hills area is the $1.04 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 $1,495. The second greatest value Cottage Hills apartment is the B1 Model at Parc at 720 starting at $915 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottage Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Trace Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Parc at 720B12BR,2BA$0.73
Victorian Village2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04
The Residences at Bella VistaRenovated2BR,1BA$1.13
3309 Myrle St, Unit 33093309 Myrle St2BR,1BA$0.96
Brighton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.12
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
River Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.05

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Getting Around Cottage Hills, IL

Walk Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottage Hills Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage Hills Apartment is $525 at Trinity Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cottage Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottage Hills is starting from $625 at Trinity Park.

What is the most affordable Cottage Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cottage Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rocwood Apartments and starts from $1,000.

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