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property at 607 S 11th St

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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607 S 11th St

BellevilleIL62220
property at 75 Hillside Ln

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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75 Hillside Ln

BellevilleIL62223
property at 2928 Mary Irene St

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2928 Mary Irene St

BellevilleIL62226

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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 Apartments in the Belleville neighborhood priced from $730. Williamsburg Apartments in the Belleville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swansea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Main Street1BR,1BA$730
Williamsburg Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
1101 S 74th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
722 Abend St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansea, IL

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swansea area is the $1.27 price per square foot 8 N Indiana Ave Model at 8 N Indiana Ave, Unit 8 in the in the Belleville neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Swansea apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Reside Here Apartments & Rentals starting at $1,195 with a $1.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8 N Indiana Ave, Unit 88 N Indiana Ave3BR,1BA$1.27
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.09
1300 W Main St, Unit A1300 W Main St2BR,1BA$1.25
719 Caroline St, Unit 719719 Caroline St2BR,1BA$1.06
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood A11BR,1BA$1.21
54 Ben Louis Dr2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Ben Louis Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
2314 Frank Scott Pky W, Unit 2314 frank scott parkway2314 Frank Scott Pky W2BR,1BA$1.19
Williamsburg Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Updated Main Street1BR,1BA$1.30

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Swansea

What type of rentals are currently available in Swansea?

There are currently 203 Apartments for Rent in Swansea, IL with pricing that ranges from $675 to $2,899. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Swansea ranging from $675 to $2,995.

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 $675 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,840.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.