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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

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

As of June 24, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Granite City

What type of rentals are currently available in Granite City?

There are currently 86 Apartments for Rent in Granite City, IL with pricing that ranges from $620 to $1,920. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Granite City ranging from $795 to $1,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Granite City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Granite City ranges from $795 to $1,895 with an average monthly rent of $1,219.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Granite City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Granite City range from $1,000 to $1,867, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $1,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,355.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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