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Granite City, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Granite City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Granite City Studio Apartments | $663 | $620 | $750 |
Granite City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $983 | $900 | $1,050 |
Granite City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,087 | $850 | $1,200 |
Granite City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,249 | $1,000 | $1,525 |
Granite City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $1,355 | $1,920 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rivers Edge Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $620 |
College Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Cedar Point Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Metro Apartments at Granite City | Save 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2221 Benton St, Unit 2221 | 2221 Benton St | 3BR,1BA | $0.91 |
College Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
Metro Apartments at Granite City | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Cedar Point Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Rivers Edge Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
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Best Local Schools in Granite City, IL
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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
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 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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