
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swansea, IL from $400 (43 Rentals)
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Park Terrace Apartments

215 anderson lane A

Bouse Apartment Homes

104 N 27th St

1 Briargate Lane, Unit Apt. 2
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Meadows at Shadow Ridge

8612 W Main St, Unit # 6 First floor Age 55 and over

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Swansea, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Swansea?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Swansea Studio Apartments | $2,186 | $2,186 | $2,186 |
Cheap Swansea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $740 | $2,320 |
Cheap Swansea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $740 | $3,200 |
Cheap Swansea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $1,300 | $2,830 |
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Cheapest Available Swansea Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Swansea, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 215 anderson lane A in the OFallon neighborhood priced from $825. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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215 anderson lane A | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Bouse Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Meadows at Shadow Ridge | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Green Door Apartments | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Storyboard on Rockwood | Rockwood A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Shiloh Commons Holdings | B2 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,089 |
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansea, IL
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swansea area is the $1.32 price per square foot Wisteria B3 Model at Storyboard on Wisteria in the in the Willow Walk neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Swansea apartment is the 2 Bedroom Garden Model at Cantwell Crossing Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,429 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the OFallon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swansea apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Storyboard on Wisteria | Wisteria B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Cantwell Crossing Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
11 Hillside Ln, Unit 11 | 11 Hillside Ln | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
8612 W Main St, Unit # 6 First floor Age 55 and over | 8612 W Main St | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
215 anderson lane A | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
1 Briargate Lane, Unit Apt. 2 | 1 Briargate Lane | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Storyboard on Rockwood | Rockwood A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Shiloh Commons Holdings | B2 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Bouse Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Getting Around Swansea, IL
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
2 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $825 at 215 anderson lane A.
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 $950 at Meadows at Shadow Ridge.
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