Cheap Homes for Rent in Madison County, IL from $600 (40 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Madison County.

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property at 2121 N Center St
$925

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 7

2121 N Center St

MaryvilleIL62062

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property at 3224 Wayne Ave
$1,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 30

3224 Wayne Ave

Granite CityIL62040
property at 2734 Center St
$1,075
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now

2734 Center St

Granite CityIL62040

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property at 1918 Jersey St
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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1918 Jersey St

AltonIL62002
property at 159 E Acton Ave
$1,195

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

159 E Acton Ave

Wood RiverIL62095

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Madison County, IL

As of September 18, 2026 the best value rental home in the Madison County area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2007 Buttonwood Ct Model at 2007 Buttonwood Ct, Unit 2007 Buttonwood in the Maryville neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Madison County rental home is the 3605 Justine Dr Model at 3605 Justine Dr in the Granite City neighborhood starting at $2,500 with a $1.36 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2007 Buttonwood Ct, Unit 2007 Buttonwood2007 Buttonwood Ct3BR, 2BA$1.50
3605 Justine Dr3605 Justine Dr3BR, 2.5BA$1.36
2426 E 24th St2426 E 24th St3BR, 1BA$0.68
13 Abner Pl13 Abner Pl3BR, 1BA$1.23
1918 Jersey St1918 Jersey St3BR, 1.5BA$0.98
159 E Acton Ave159 E Acton Ave2BR, 1BA$1.20
106 Village Dr106 Village Dr3BR, 1BA$1.43

Frequently Asked Questions about Madison County

What type of rentals are currently available in Madison County?

There are currently 294 Apartments for Rent in Madison County, IL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $3,206. There are also 79 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Madison County ranging from $600 to $3,800.

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 $600 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,377.

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 $2,869, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $809.

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