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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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2122 E Belle AveBelleville, IL 62221
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2905 West BlvdBelleville, IL 62221
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326 W H StBelleville, IL 62226
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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317-321 W I StBelleville, IL 62226
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1021 Brookshire CtBelleville, IL 62221
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2917 West BlvdBelleville, IL 62221
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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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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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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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3 Bedroom Apartments

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160 Freedom DrBelleville, IL 62226
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Yorkport Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yorkport Apartments

2421 Patrick DrShiloh, IL 62221
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6050 Old Collinsville Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

6050 Old Collinsville Rd

6050 Old Collinsville RdFairview Heights, IL 62208
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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 Main in the Willow Walk neighborhood priced from $730. Brookside Apartments in the Sullivan Manors neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swansea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookside on Main1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
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
The Oaks of Dutch Hollow5811 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Green Door Apartments1BR/1B1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansea, IL

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swansea area is the $1.13 price per square foot Rockwood B1 Model at Storyboard on Rockwood in the in the OFallon neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Swansea apartment is the 1213 N Church St Model at 1213 N Church St starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 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.
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood B12BR,2BA$1.13
1213 N Church St1213 N Church St3BR,1BA$1.00
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Storyboard on WisteriaWisteria B22BR,1BA$1.34
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
Brookside on Main1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 on Main.

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.

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 $1,595.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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