Cheap Apartments for Rent in Granite City, IL from $600 (25 Rentals)

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1901 State St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1901 State St

1901 State StGranite City, IL 62040
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2940 Myrtle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2940 Myrtle Ave

2940 Myrtle AveGranite City, IL 62040
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Village Lane Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Lane Apartments

3825 Village LnGranite City, IL 62040
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Chouteau Bay Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chouteau Bay Apartments

101-103 Whitsell WayGranite City, IL 62040
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1508 Lindell Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1508 Lindell Blvd

1508 Lindell BlvdGranite City, IL 62040

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1921 Pontoon Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1921 Pontoon Rd

1921 Pontoon RdGranite City, IL 62040
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2610 Madison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2610 Madison Ave

2610 Madison AveGranite City, IL 62040
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2033 Delmar Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2033 Delmar Ave

2033 Delmar AveGranite City, IL 62040

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Meachum Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Meachum Crossing

199 Lee Wright HomesVenice, IL 62090

Granite City, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Granite City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Granite City, IL is a Studio unit found at Rivers Edge Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood priced from $620. College Hill Apartments in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Granite City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rivers Edge ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$620
College Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$850
Cedar Point ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$900
Metro Apartments at Granite CitySave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Granite City, IL and Nearby

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Granite City area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2221 Benton St Model at 2221 Benton St, Unit 2221 in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Granite City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at College Hill Apartments starting at $850 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Granite City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2221 Benton St, Unit 22212221 Benton St3BR,1BA$0.91
College Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Metro Apartments at Granite CitySave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$1.43
Cedar Point ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.58
Rivers Edge ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.14

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Getting Around Granite City, IL

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Granite City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Granite City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Granite City Apartment is $900 at Cedar Point Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Granite City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Granite City is starting from $850 at College Hill Apartments.

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