
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wood River, IL from $500 (31 Rentals)
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The Residences at Bella Vista

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111 S Central Ave

523 S Central Ave
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412 Wood River Ave

2306 College Ave
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1000 Main St

1132 Vernie Ave

2 Georgetown Dr
Wood River, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wood River?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River Studio Apartments | $696 | $620 | $750 |
| Wood River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $689 | $525 | $2,000 |
| Wood River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $932 | $625 | $2,245 |
| Wood River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $1,000 | $3,955 |
| Wood River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,266 | $675 | $2,700 |
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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. New Wellington Apartments in the Calverton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $674. 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 |
| New Wellington Apartments | Classic | Studio,1BA | $674 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Rivertrail Apartments | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| River Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Social Edwardsville | The Cougar Unfurnished | 4BR,4BA | $705 |
| Cedar Point Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Spanish Lake Townhomes | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Bilava Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wood River, IL and Nearby
As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wood River area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3BR 2BA TOWNHOME Model at Whispering Lake Apartments in the in the Calverton Park neighborhood starting from $1,493. The second greatest value Wood River apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage Model at River Trace Townhomes starting at $1,555 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the North Riverfront 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Lake Apartments | 3BR 2BA TOWNHOME | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| River Trace Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| The Social Edwardsville | The Cougar Unfurnished | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| Parc at 720 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.72 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | 2 BR Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Victorian Village | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Spanish Lake Townhomes | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Rivertrail Apartments | 1bd | 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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Getting Around Wood River, IL
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wood River Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wood River?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wood River is at New Wellington Apartments listed at $674.
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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