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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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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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2495 Royal Mine Road
3 Bedroom Apartments

2495 Royal Mine Road

2495 Royal Mine RdBelleville, IL 62226
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21 Beth Ann Dr
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1101 S 74th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1101 S 74th St

1101 S 74th StBelleville, IL 62223

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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 on Freedom in the Sullivan Manors neighborhood priced from $795. 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 on Freedom1 Bedroom Updated Main Street1BR,1BA$795
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
1101 S 74th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
722 Abend St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
Ben Louis Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$925
500 E A St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Meadows at Shadow Ridge1.1- 612 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,025
The Oaks at Dutch Hollow5819 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansea, IL

As of June 12, 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 Willow Walk 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 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$1.09
8 N Indiana Ave, Unit 88 N Indiana Ave3BR,1BA$1.27
Lake Christine Village ApartmentsThe Scott - Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.12
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood B22BR,1.5BA$1.34
Storyboard on Park TerracePark Terrace A21BR,1BA$1.22
54 Ben Louis Dr2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Ben Louis Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
3201 Roland Ave, Unit 32013201 Roland Ave2BR,1BA$1.12
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Brookside on Freedom1 Bedroom Updated Main Street1BR,1BA$1.30

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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 $795 at Brookside on Freedom.

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.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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