Cheap Homes for Rent in Madison County, IL from $600 (23 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rivers Edge ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$620
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$650
Cedar Point ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$900
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$925
Metro Apartments at Wood RiverSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison County, IL

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison County area is the $1.11 price per square foot Hamilton Model at ReNew at Alton in the starting from $1,660. The second greatest value Madison County apartment is the 7675 Stonebridge Golf Dr Model at 7675 Stonebridge Golf Dr, Unit 7675 starting at $1,450 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Metro East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ReNew at AltonHamilton3BR,2.5BA$1.11
7675 Stonebridge Golf Dr, Unit 76757675 Stonebridge Golf Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Parc at 720B12BR,2BA$0.73
Storyboard on LancashireLancashire B12BR,1BA$1.18
1028 E 5th St, Unit 1-21028 E 5th St2BR,1BA$0.83
1352 Franklin Ave, Unit 1352 Franklin1352 Franklin Ave2BR,1BA$0.95
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.07
3309 Myrle St, Unit 33093309 Myrle St2BR,1BA$0.96
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.05
2704 Idaho Ave, Unit 22704 Idaho Ave1BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Madison County

What type of rentals are currently available in Madison County?

There are currently 284 Apartments for Rent in Madison County, IL with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,095. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Madison County ranging from $650 to $3,100.

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 $650 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,800.

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 $2,795, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,125 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.

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