Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wood River, IL from $500 (27 Rentals)

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710-728 Connor Dr
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710-728 Connor Dr

710-728 Connor DrSouth Roxana, IL 62087
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diplomat Apartments

385-407 Kent StEast Alton, IL 62024
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heatherton Estates

6203 Kingsfont PlFlorissant, MO 63033

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Wood River, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wood River Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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. Rivers Edge Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wood River apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$525
Rivers Edge ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$620
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$650
The Residences at Bella VistaClassic1BR,1BA$700
River Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
The Social EdwardsvilleThe Cougar Unfurnished4BR,4BA$705
Whispering Lake Apartments1BR 1BA GARDEN1BR,1BA$759
Brighton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$775
Bilava Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$795
Cedar Point ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wood River, IL and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wood River area is the $1.09 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 $1,555. The second greatest value Wood River apartment is the The Cougar Unfurnished Model at The Social Edwardsville starting at $705 with a $0.53 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Trace Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.09
The Social EdwardsvilleThe Cougar Unfurnished4BR,4BA$0.53
Parc at 720B12BR,2BA$0.73
Paddock Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.10
The Residences at Bella VistaRenovated2BR,1BA$1.13
Brighton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.12
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
River Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.05

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Getting Around Wood River, IL

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Rocwood Apartments and starts from $1,000.

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