
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wood River, IL from $500 (31 Rentals)
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117 N 14th St

329 Park Ln

830 N Wood River Ave

116 N 14th St

Trinity Park

Rivers Edge Apartments
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New Wellington Apartments

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Bilava Village

140 Illinois St

117 N Shamrock St

Emerald Ridge

The Residences at Bella Vista
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Godfrey Estates

Broadway Place

Cedar Point Apartments

Whispering Lake Apartments

River Pointe Apartments

Rivertrail Apartments

326 E Central St
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Brighton Apartments

Spanish Lake Townhomes

806 Center St

710-728 Connor Dr

Diplomat Apartments

Lilac Court Apartments

306 E Main St
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Lookaway Heights Apartments

2951 Hillcrest Ave

Heatherton Estates
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 | $878 | $625 | $1,365 |
| Wood River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $627 | $525 | $2,240 |
| Wood River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $930 | $625 | $2,179 |
| Wood River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $859 | $3,219 |
| Wood River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $714 | $3,010 |
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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. Bilava Village in the Paddock Forest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. 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 |
| Bilava Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Crossing at Northpointe Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $752 |
| Cedar Point Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Whispering Lake Apartments | 1BR 1BA GARDEN | 1BR,1BA | $798 |
| River Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Rivertrail Apartments | 1bd CR | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Brighton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wood River, IL and Nearby
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wood River area is the $0.88 price per square foot STALLION Model at Paddock Village Apartments in the in the Florissant neighborhood starting from $1,410. The second greatest value Wood River apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage Model at River Trace Townhomes starting at $1,255 with a $0.88 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddock Village Apartments | STALLION | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.88 |
| River Trace Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Parc at 720 | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.54 |
| Crossing at Northpointe Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| 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 |
| Rivertrail Apartments | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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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 Cedar Point Apartments listed at $775.
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 Broadway Place and starts from $859.
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