Cheap Homes for Rent in Swansea, IL from $600 (17 Rentals)

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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 215 anderson lane A in the Green Mount Manor 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
215 anderson lane A1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$825
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
Green Door ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$1,000
Shiloh Commons HoldingsB1 2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,164
Winchester Place Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath 980 sq ft2BR,2BA$1,209

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansea, IL

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swansea area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Reside Here Apartments & Rentals in the in the Willow Walk neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Swansea apartment is the 11 Hillside Ln Model at 11 Hillside Ln, Unit 11 starting at $995 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the East Saint Louis 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$1.14
11 Hillside Ln, Unit 1111 Hillside Ln2BR,2BA$1.00
215 anderson lane A2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood B22BR,1.5BA$1.29
Storyboard on WisteriaWisteria B12BR,1BA$1.34
Winchester Place Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath 980 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.23
1 Briargate Lane, Unit Apt. 21 Briargate Lane2BR,1BA$0.95
1733 N Church St, Unit 11733 N Church St2BR,1BA$1.19
Green Door ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$1.43
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Swansea

What type of rentals are currently available in Swansea?

There are currently 245 Apartments for Rent in Swansea, IL with pricing that ranges from $740 to $3,200. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Swansea ranging from $650 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Swansea?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Swansea ranges from $650 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,471.

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