
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wood River, IL from $600 (47 Rentals)
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146 S 10th St

450 Hamilton Ave

Emerald Ridge

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Godfrey Estates

Broadway Place

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Sugar Pines

Surrey Court Apartments

The Reserve at Spanish Lake

Adelyn Place
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ReNew at Alton

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Trinity Park (NEW)

306 E Main St

710-728 Connor Dr

Diplomat Apartments
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1007 W Corbin St

2951 Hillcrest Ave

902 State St

Heatherton Estates

144 Victory Dr

114 Pine St
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302 Cobb St

306 Lampert St
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 | $948 | $700 | $1,895 |
| Cheap Wood River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $752 | $2,799 |
| Cheap Wood River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,521 | $859 | $3,019 |
| Cheap Wood River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,521 | $600 | $3,610 |
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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 (NEW) in the North Riverfront neighborhood priced from $525. Rocwood Apartments in the Wood River neighborhood 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 (NEW) | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 326 E Central St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Crossing at Northpointe Apartments | 1 BR - 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $752 |
| River Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Whispering Lake Apartments | 2BR 1BA GARDEN | 2BR,1BA | $808 |
| The Georgetown Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Bilava Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Rivertrail Apartments | 1bd CR | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wood River, IL
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wood River area is the $0.88 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 $1,255. The second greatest value Wood River apartment is the D1 Model at Parc at 720 starting at $910 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Edwardsville 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 | $0.88 |
| Parc at 720 | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.65 |
| The Social Edwardsville | The Cougar | 4BR,4BA | $0.56 |
| Victorian Village | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
| Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Spanish Lake Townhomes | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Trinity Park (NEW) | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Crossing at Northpointe Apartments | 1 BR - 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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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 (NEW).
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 (NEW).
What is the most affordable Wood River Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wood River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadway Place and starts from $859.
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