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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. Crossing at Northpointe Apartments in the Weatherby Place 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trinity Park (NEW)1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$525
Crossing at Northpointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$700
326 E Central St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Broadway PlaceTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$752

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wood River, IL

As of August 15, 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 Lancashire B1 Model at Storyboard on Lancashire starting at $1,250 with a $1.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Trace Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage3BR,1.5BA$0.88
Storyboard on LancashireLancashire B12BR,1BA$1.18
Crossing at Northpointe Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.06
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Whispering Lake Apartments2BR 1BA GARDEN2BR,1BA$0.95
Spanish Lake TownhomesLuna1BR,1BA$1.14
Broadway PlaceTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.03
Rivertrail Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$1.18
Trinity Park (NEW)1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wood River

What type of rentals are currently available in Wood River?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Wood River, IL with pricing that ranges from $525 to $3,610. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wood River ranging from $695 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wood River?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wood River ranges from $695 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,231.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wood River?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wood River range from $859 to $3,019, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $1,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

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