
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wood River, IL from $500 (32 Rentals)
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Rocwood Apartments

239 12th St

140 Harnett Ave

790 Condit St

478 Dulaney Ave

Trinity Park

Rivers Edge Apartments
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River Pointe Apartments

New Wellington Apartments

Rivertrail Apartments

The Residences at Bella Vista

103 W 1st St

Godfrey Estates

Spanish Lake Townhomes

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Bilava Village

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Windham Chase

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Crossing at Northpointe Apartments

326 E Central St

710-728 Connor Dr

Diplomat Apartments
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Lilac Court Apartments

Lookaway Heights Apartments

836 Pine St

710 E 6th St

900 Washington Ave

900 Washington

206 W Thomas St

Heatherton Estates
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Wood River, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wood River?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Wood River Studio Apartments | $704 | $625 | $775 |
| Cheap Wood River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $664 | $525 | $1,650 |
| Cheap Wood River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $899 | $625 | $2,339 |
| Cheap Wood River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $1,000 | $3,379 |
| Cheap Wood River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,207 | $675 | $2,900 |
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Cheapest Available Wood River Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wood River, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Trinity Park in the North Riverfront neighborhood priced from $525. Rocwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wood River apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| River Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Rivertrail Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Spanish Lake Townhomes | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Whispering Lake Apartments | 1BR 1BA GARDEN | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Bilava Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Windham Chase | 1 BD/1B | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Crossing at Northpointe Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wood River, IL
As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wood River area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage Model at River Trace Townhomes in the in the North Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,455. The second greatest value Wood River apartment is the B1 Model at Parc at 720 starting at $915 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wood River apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Trace Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| Parc at 720 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Storyboard on Lancashire | Lancashire B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 326 E Central St | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Spanish Lake Townhomes | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Rivertrail Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| River Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wood River Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wood River Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wood River Apartment is $525 at Trinity Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wood River Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wood River is starting from $625 at Trinity Park.
What is the most affordable Wood River Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wood River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Spanish Lake Townhomes and starts from $880.
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