Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swansea, IL from $400 (62 Rentals)

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719 Caroline St, Unit 719
$850
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719 Caroline St, Unit 719

719 Caroline StBelleville, IL 62220
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135 Arapaho Drive
3 Bedroom Apartments

135 Arapaho Drive

135 Arapaho DrBelleville, IL 62220
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Brookside on Main
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside on Main

3908 W Main StBelleville, IL 62226
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Erna Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Erna Apartments

4220 Erna StBelleville, IL 62226
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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109 N 74th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

109 N 74th St

109 N 74th StBelleville, IL 62223
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Express Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Express Apartments

1119 Express DrBelleville, IL 62223
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Shiloh Yorkshire
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shiloh Yorkshire

2 Yorkshire LnBelleville, IL 62221
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601-605 N Charles St
1 Bedroom Apartments

601-605 N Charles St

601-605 N Charles StBelleville, IL 62220
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818-874 Lincoln Hwy
1 Bedroom Apartments

818-874 Lincoln Hwy

818-874 Lincoln HwyFairview Heights, IL 62208
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215 anderson lane A
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 anderson lane A

215-223 Anderson LnShiloh, IL 62221
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Storyboard on 40th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Storyboard on 40th

539 N 40th StBelleville, IL 62226
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2495 Royal Mine Road
3 Bedroom Apartments

2495 Royal Mine Road

2495 Royal Mine RdBelleville, IL 62226
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7 Pheasantwood Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

7 Pheasantwood Dr

7 Pheasantwood DrBelleville, IL 62226

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Swansea, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swansea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Swansea, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookside Apartments in the Belleville neighborhood priced from $730. Williamsburg Apartments in the Belleville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swansea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Main Street1BR,1BA$730
Williamsburg Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Storyboard on RogerRoger A11BR,1BA$825
16 Pheasantwood Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$845
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
500 E A St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Shadow Ridge Apartments1 Bed- 600 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,025
The Meadows at Shadow Ridge1.1- 612 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansea, IL

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swansea area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Reside Here Apartments & Rentals in the in the Belleville neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Swansea apartment is the 8 N Indiana Ave Model at 8 N Indiana Ave, Unit 8 starting at $1,399 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Belleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swansea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.09
8 N Indiana Ave, Unit 88 N Indiana Ave3BR,1BA$1.27
Storyboard on Lake ChristineLake Christine B12BR,1BA$1.16
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood A11BR,1BA$1.21
719 Caroline St, Unit 719719 Caroline St2BR,1BA$0.94
The Oaks of Dutch Hollow5784 2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Williamsburg Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Main Street1BR,1BA$1.19
Storyboard on RogerRoger A11BR,1BA$1.38

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swansea Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Swansea Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swansea Apartment is $730 at Brookside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Swansea Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Swansea is starting from $925 at Ben Louis Apartments.

What is the most affordable Swansea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Swansea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Green Mount Lakes and starts from $1,983.

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