
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swansea, IL from $625 (59 Rentals)
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Metro Landing of Swansea - Senior 55+

1320 N 1st St

21 Gundlach Pl

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719 Caroline St

Williamsburg Apartments

Brookside Apartments

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3203 Roland Ave, Unit 3203

25 N 44th St

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312 Gettysburg Rd, Unit A
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2619 Sierra Dr

1908 Muren Blvd

Bouse Apartment Homes

1305 N Church St

Ben Louis Apartments

631 Vicksburg Dr, Unit B

500 E A St

722 Abend St

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2314 Frank Scott Pky W, Unit 2314 frank scott parkway

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13 Hillside Ln, Unit 13
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Shiloh Commons Holdings

2414 E Main St

Kingery Court Apartments

Lofts on the Square (Senior 55+)

9940 Old Lincoln Trail

18 N 44th St

135 Arapaho Drive

414 S 10th St

Brookside on Main

Erna Apartments
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109 N 74th St

1911 E D St

1804 Jamestown Rd

122 N Michigan Ave

44 Orchard Apartments

Express Apartments

Shiloh Yorkshire

601-605 N Charles St

17 Kensington Heights Rd

Renovated 2 Bedroom Townhome!
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11 Kensington Heights Rd

818-874 Lincoln Hwy

Lake Christine Village Apartments

215 anderson lane A

2495 Royal Mine Road

7 Pheasantwood Dr

110 Ashley Dr

121 Ashley Dr

114 Ashley Dr

62 Peachtree Ln
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Swansea Studio Apartments | $1,197 | $642 | $1,752 |
| Cheap Swansea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $730 | $1,760 |
| Cheap Swansea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $856 | $2,440 |
| Cheap Swansea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,070 | $2,176 |
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Cheapest Available Swansea Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Swansea, IL is a Studio unit found at Williamsburg Apartments in the Belleville neighborhood priced from $642. Bouse Apartment Homes in the Belleville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $642 |
| Bouse Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Storyboard on Roger | Roger A2 | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| 3 Pheasant Wood Dr | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 722 Abend St | B | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansea, IL
As of September 13, 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 Belleville neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Swansea apartment is the Rockwood B2 Model at Storyboard on Rockwood starting at $1,335 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Belleville 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reside Here Apartments & Rentals | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Storyboard on Rockwood | Rockwood B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| 722 Abend St | B | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| 13 Hillside Ln, Unit 13 | 13 Hillside Ln | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Storyboard on Wisteria | Wisteria B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Green Door Apartments | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 719 Caroline St | 719 Caroline St | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| The Oaks of Dutch Hollow | 5784 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 3203 Roland Ave, Unit 3203 | 3203 Roland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 2314 Frank Scott Pky W, Unit 2314 frank scott parkway | 2314 Frank Scott Pky W | 2BR,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 $749 at Williamsburg 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 $856 at Williamsburg Apartments.
What is the most affordable Swansea Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Swansea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Williamsburg Apartments and starts from $1,070.
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