
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swansea, IL from $400 (45 Rentals)
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230 N 45th St

10 S 35th St

201 Bellevue Park Dr

1908 Muren Blvd

Park Terrace Apartments

215 anderson lane A

Bouse Apartment Homes
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200 Mascoutah Ave

1 Briargate Lane, Unit Apt. 2

Oaks Of Dutch Hollow

Meadows at Shadow Ridge

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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 | $1,589 | $1,589 | $1,589 |
Cheap Swansea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,175 | $725 | $1,690 |
Cheap Swansea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $740 | $3,200 |
Cheap Swansea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $1,300 | $1,959 |
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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 |
Shiloh Commons Holdings | A1 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $993 |
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 |
Oaks Of Dutch Hollow | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,195 |
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Winchester Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath 980 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $1,273 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansea, IL
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swansea area is the $1.24 price per square foot Wisteria B3 Model at Storyboard on Wisteria in the in the Willow Walk neighborhood starting from $1,549. The second greatest value Swansea apartment is the Renovated 2 Bedroom Model at Cantwell Crossing Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,569 with a $1.39 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 | $1.24 |
Cantwell Crossing Apartments and Townhomes | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
Oaks Of Dutch Hollow | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
215 anderson lane A | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Winchester Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath 950 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
1 Briargate Lane, Unit Apt. 2 | 1 Briargate Lane | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Storyboard on Rockwood | Rockwood A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Meadows at Shadow Ridge | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- 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 $1,065 at 215 anderson lane A.
What is the most affordable Swansea Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Swansea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Storyboard on Rockwood and starts from $1,540.
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