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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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25 Holly Dr

BellevilleIL62221
property at 311 N 10th St

$1,050

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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311 N 10th St

BellevilleIL62220

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1013-1017 Brookshire Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1013-1017 Brookshire Ct

1013-1017 Brookshire CtBelleville, IL 62221
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Bouse Apartment Homes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

2122 E Belle AveBelleville, IL 62221
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Bouse Apartment Homes

2905 West BlvdBelleville, IL 62221
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Bouse Apartment Homes

326 W H StBelleville, IL 62226
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Bouse Apartment Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

317-321 W I StBelleville, IL 62226
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

1021 Brookshire CtBelleville, IL 62221
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

2917 West BlvdBelleville, IL 62221
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Bouse Apartment Homes

2913 West BlvdBelleville, IL 62221
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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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2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

18-20 Kensington Heights RdBelleville, IL 62226
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Erna Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Erna Apartments

4220 Erna StBelleville, IL 62226
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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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Bouse Apartment Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

161-163 Freedom DrBelleville, IL 62226
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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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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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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 Sullivan Manors neighborhood priced from $730. Bouse Apartment Homes in the Metro East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. 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
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
500 E A St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
722 Abend St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
Ben Louis Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
The Oaks of Dutch Hollow5819 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood A11BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansea, IL

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swansea area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Reside Here Apartments & Rentals in the in the Willow Walk neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Swansea apartment is the 8 N Indiana Ave Model at 8 N Indiana Ave, Unit 8 starting at $1,499 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Green Mount Manor 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$1.18
8 N Indiana Ave, Unit 88 N Indiana Ave3BR,1BA$1.36
Storyboard on WisteriaWisteria B22BR,1BA$1.34
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood B22BR,1.5BA$1.34
Ben Louis Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.95
54 Ben Louis Dr2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
1 Briargate Lane1 Briargate Lane1BR,1BA$0.97
631 Vicksburg Dr, Unit B631 Vicksburg Dr1BR,1BA$1.32
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Updated Main Street1BR,1BA$1.30

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 $895 at Brookside Apartments.

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