Cheap Apartments for Rent in Edwardsville, IL from $600 (30 Rentals)
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240 W Main St, Unit 242 W. Main St.

Broadway Place

751 Village Dr

523 S Central Ave

2214 Edison Ave

133 Sandridge Dr
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2309 Lincoln Ave

4900 Maryville Rd

110 S 12th St
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365 Conley Ave

8 Jardin Ct

116 N Long St

3001 Myrtle Ave

2703 Center St

2556 Edison Ave

135 Lincoln Ave

2705 Center St
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220 Picker Ave

4 Bonne Terre Ct
Edwardsville, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Edwardsville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Edwardsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $1,515 | $2,000 |
Cheap Edwardsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $900 | $3,170 |
Cheap Edwardsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $1,125 | $2,460 |
Cheap Edwardsville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,098 | $675 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Edwardsville, IL
Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025Current apartment rentals in the Edwardsville, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Edwardsville Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Edwardsville | $2,350 | $705 | 35 |
Cheapest Available Edwardsville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Edwardsville, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Social Edwardsville in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood priced from $705. Broadway Place in the Metro East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Edwardsville apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Social Edwardsville | The Cougar Unfurnished | 4BR,4BA | $705 |
Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
ReNew Edwardsville at South Pointe | South Pointe - Phoebe | 2BR,1BA | $1,340 |
ReNew Edwardsville Apartment Collection | South Pointe - Phoebe | 2BR,1BA | $1,340 |
Storyboard on Lancashire | Lancashire B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Whispering Heights | wh.A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,515 |
Station on Main | 1-1E | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edwardsville, IL
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edwardsville area is the $0.53 price per square foot The Cougar Unfurnished Model at The Social Edwardsville in the in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood starting from $705. The second greatest value Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Social Edwardsville | The Cougar Unfurnished | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
Parc at 720 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
Storyboard on Lancashire | Lancashire B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
ReNew Edwardsville Apartment Collection | Cherry Hills II - Nelson | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
ReNew Edwardsville at South Pointe | South Pointe - Phoebe | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
8 Cougar Dr, Unit B | 8 Cougar Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
575 N Kansas St, Unit B | 575 N Kansas St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Station on Main | 1-1F | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Whispering Heights | wh.A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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Getting Around Edwardsville, IL
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edwardsville Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edwardsville?
The cheapest apartment in Edwardsville is Whispering Heights which is listed at $1,515, while the average apartment in Edwardsville costs $2,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Edwardsville?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Edwardsville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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