Cheap Homes for Rent in Madison County, IL from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Madison County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison County, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Rocwood Apartments in the Wood River neighborhood priced from $700. Flax Meadow Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$700
Flax Meadow TownhomesTwo Bed2BR,1BA$715
Broadway PlaceTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$752
Cedar Point ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$775
Edison Ave. Lofts2 Bdrm Garden, 804 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI2BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison County, IL

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison County area is the $0.54 price per square foot D1 Model at Parc at 720 in the in the Edwardsville neighborhood starting from $760. The second greatest value Madison County apartment is the Lancashire B1 Model at Storyboard on Lancashire starting at $1,250 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Edwardsville 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.
Parc at 720D14BR,4BA$0.54
Storyboard on LancashireLancashire B12BR,1BA$1.18
Metro Apartments at Granite City2BR/1B TH2BR,1BA$1.20
5526 Humbert Rd5526 Humbert Rd2BR,1BA$0.99
413 N Center St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.27
Flax Meadow TownhomesTwo Bed2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Edison Ave. Lofts2 Bdrm Garden, 804 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI2BR,1BA$0.99
Broadway PlaceTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.03
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Madison County

What type of rentals are currently available in Madison County?

There are currently 287 Apartments for Rent in Madison County, IL with pricing that ranges from $555 to $3,219. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Madison County ranging from $495 to $3,250.

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 $495 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,418.

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 $859 to $3,219, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

Expert Rental Resources

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