
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Granite City, IL from $625 (20 Rentals)
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2259 Grand Ave

The Georgetown Apartments

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2905 Madison Ave

Edison Ave. Lofts
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2028 E Prairie Ave

809 Greenwood St

1906 Rhodes St

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205 Ben Nevis Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Granite City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Granite City Studio Apartments | $700 | $625 | $775 |
| Cheap Granite City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $893 | $630 | $1,100 |
| Cheap Granite City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,102 | $675 | $1,250 |
| Cheap Granite City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $1,170 | $1,545 |
| Cheap Granite City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $1,385 | $1,950 |
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Cheapest Available Granite City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Granite City, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Edison Ave. Lofts in the Granite City neighborhood priced from $585. Cedar Point Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Granite City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Ave. Lofts | 1 Bdrm Garden, 795 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $585 |
| Cedar Point Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| The Georgetown Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| College Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $970 |
| Metro Apartments at Granite City | 2BR/1B TH | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Granite City, IL
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Granite City area is the $0.95 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at College Hill Apartments in the in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood starting from $970. The second greatest value Granite City apartment is the 2BR/1B TH Model at Metro Apartments at Granite City starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Granite City 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Metro Apartments at Granite City | 2BR/1B TH | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 2127 Obear Ave, Unit XX | 2127 Obear Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 2125 E Obear Ave | 2125 E Obear Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| The Georgetown Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Cedar Point Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
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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 $825 at The Georgetown 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 $900 at The Georgetown Apartments.
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