
Cheap Homes for Rent in Madison County, IL from $700 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Madison County.


1306 9th St

2214 Edison Ave

900 8th St

2306 College Ave

2352 Paul Ave

133 Sandridge Dr
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900 Washington

2309 Lincoln Ave

4900 Maryville Rd

133 Sandridge Dr, Unit 133

2515 Sanford Ave

110 S 12th St
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766 Wall St

365 Conley Ave

8 Jardin Ct

3001 Myrtle Ave

2703 Center St

2556 Edison Ave

135 Lincoln Ave

2022 Cleveland Blvd

1615 Seminary St

919 Mulberry St
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2705 Center St

1114 12th St

2412 Bromley Ave

220 Picker Ave

4 Bonne Terre Ct

2016 Salu St

751 Village Dr
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3000 Shady Pl
Madison County, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Madison County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Madison County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,258 | $700 | $2,500 |
Madison County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,736 | $950 | $2,600 |
Madison County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,422 | $1,895 | $2,950 |
Madison County 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,587 | $1,500 | $1,675 |
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Cheapest Available Madison County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison County, IL is a Studio unit found at Rivers Edge Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood priced from $620. Rocwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rivers Edge Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $620 |
Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
The Social Edwardsville | The Cougar Unfurnished | 4BR,4BA | $705 |
Cedar Point Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Metro Apartments at Wood River | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison County, IL
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison County 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 Madison County apartment is the B1 Model at Parc at 720 starting at $915 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Social Edwardsville | The Cougar Unfurnished | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
Parc at 720 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
300 E Church St, Unit C | 300 E Church St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
1028 E 5th St, Unit 1-2 | 1028 E 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
8 Cougar Dr, Unit B | 8 Cougar Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
512 Henry St | 512 Henry St | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
508 Broadway, Unit 506 | 508 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
575 N Kansas St, Unit B | 575 N Kansas St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Madison County
What type of rentals are currently available in Madison County?
There are currently 281 Apartments for Rent in Madison County, IL with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,170. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Madison County ranging from $700 to $2,950.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Madison County?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Madison County ranges from $700 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,590.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Madison County?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Madison County range from $800 to $2,460, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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