Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Alton, IL from $700 (18 Rentals)

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Diplomat Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diplomat Apartments

385-407 Kent StEast Alton, IL 62024
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305 Bowman Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

305 Bowman Ave

305 Bowman AveEast Alton, IL 62024
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Olin Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olin Building

310-320 Smith AveEast Alton, IL 62024
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304-318 N 6th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

304-318 N 6th St

304-318 N 6th StWood River, IL 62095
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1410 West Dr
Studio Apartments

1410 West Dr

1410 West DrBethalto, IL 62010
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1028 5Th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1028 5Th St

1028 5Th StAlton, IL 62002

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Twin Pine Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Pine Estates

3301 Fosterburg RdAlton, IL 62002
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Maple Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Manor

112 Manor CtAlton, IL 62002
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Marian Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marian Heights

20 Marian Heights DrAlton, IL 62002
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Cherry Hill
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Hill

744 Washington AveAlton, IL 62002
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Cheapest Available East Alton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Alton, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Rocwood Apartments in the Wood River neighborhood priced from $700. Metro Apartments at Wood River in the Wood River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Alton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$700
Metro Apartments at Wood River1BR/1B Thompson1BR,1BA$1,000
Township Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,254
Marian Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,393
ReNew at AltonHunter2BR,1BA$1,579

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Alton, IL

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Alton area is the $1.58 price per square foot Hunter Model at ReNew at Alton in the in the Alton neighborhood starting from $1,579. The second greatest value East Alton apartment is the 3305 Myrle St Model at 3305 Myrle St, Unit 3305 starting at $1,075 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Alton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Alton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ReNew at AltonHunter2BR,1.5BA$1.58
3305 Myrle St, Unit 33053305 Myrle St2BR,1BA$1.38
Marian Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Metro Apartments at Wood River1BR/1B Thompson1BR,1BA$1.43
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.13
Township Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Alton Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Alton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Alton Apartment is $700 at Rocwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Alton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Alton is starting from $875 at Rocwood Apartments.

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