
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wood River, IL from $500 (26 Rentals)
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The Residences at Bella Vista

103 W 1st St

Lilac Court Apartments

Spanish Lake Townhomes

Whispering Lake Apartments

Cedar Point Apartments

Brighton Apartments

Bilava Village

Godfrey Estates

ReNew at Alton

117 N Shamrock St

714 E 6th St

523 S Central Ave

1404 Willard St

2306 College Ave

1543 James Patrick Ln

12531 James Patrick Ln
Wood River, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wood River?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wood River Studio Apartments | $750 | $595 | $1,395 |
Wood River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $667 | $525 | $2,095 |
Wood River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $986 | $625 | $3,225 |
Wood River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,341 | $1,000 | $2,780 |
Wood River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
Rivers Edge Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $620 |
Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
River Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Lilac Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
Whispering Lake Apartments | 1BR 1BA GARDEN | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Brighton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Bilava Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Cedar Point Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wood River, IL and Nearby
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wood River area is the $1.04 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 $1,495. 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. |
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River Trace Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
Parc at 720 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
The Residences at Bella Vista | Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Windham Chase | 2 BD/1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Brighton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
River Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Whispering Lake Apartments | 1BR 1BA GARDEN | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,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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