
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Edwardsville Neighborhood of Edwardsville, IL from $700 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Edwardsville area of Edwardsville.


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Downtown Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Edwardsville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Edwardsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $825 | $2,000 |
| Downtown Edwardsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $900 | $2,400 |
| Downtown Edwardsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,687 | $2,350 | $3,025 |
| Downtown Edwardsville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $762 | $705 | $829 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Edwardsville Neighborhood of Edwardsville, IL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Edwardsville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Edwardsville area of Edwardsville, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Social Edwardsville priced from $705. Storyboard on Lancashire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Downtown Edwardsville apartments for rent in Edwardsville, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Social Edwardsville | The Cougar Unfurnished | 4BR,4BA | $705 |
| Storyboard on Lancashire | Lancashire B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| ReNew Edwardsville Apartment Collection | Cherry Hills- Quinn | 2BR,1BA | $1,415 |
| Whispering Heights | wh.A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Station on Main | 1-1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Edwardsville, IL
As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Edwardsville apartment is the Lancashire B1 Model at Storyboard on Lancashire starting at $1,195 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Edwardsville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Social Edwardsville | The Cougar Unfurnished | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| Storyboard on Lancashire | Lancashire B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| ReNew Edwardsville Apartment Collection | Cherry Hills II - Nelson | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| 232 S Buchanan St, Unit A | 232 S Buchanan St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Station on Main | 1-1F | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Whispering Heights | wh.A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 327 M St, Unit 4 | 327 M St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Edwardsville Neighborhood in Edwardsville, IL
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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 Downtown Edwardsville Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Edwardsville?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Edwardsville is Whispering Heights which is listed at $1,525, while the average apartment in Downtown Edwardsville costs $2,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 Downtown Edwardsville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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