Apartments For Rent in Alton, IL

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Apartments For Rent Near Alton, IL

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What Locals Say about Alton

Review Highlights

Alton blends riverfront charm, historic streets, easy commutes, and plenty to do. People like friendly vibes, parks and river trails, events, and quick drives to St. Louis. They dislike rising crime worries, mixed school ratings, and occasional train or traffic snags.
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  • Kara Bertels
    "I’m not sure I’ve not seen any yet around here but it would be nice to see some, especially for kids. "
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  • Mchase930
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 7 yrs and love. neighbors are nice, but not nosy. it is 5 minutes away from several stores...definitely walking distance. even though it is a bust street, its not a noisy one."
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  • Sue M. U.
    "lots of opportunities for kids ...academically, cultural, athletic, musical, and outdoor activities. "
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  • Mchase930
    "lots of major restaurants, shopping, and a lot of biking, hiking, runs. close to river and nature. lots of parks and outdoor activities for families"
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  • Sue M. U.
    "farmer's markets, varying live music, festivals, and holiday events plus live theater, art, and library/book sales plus great local small business shopping, restaurants, antiques, history, bike trails, and coffee houses!"
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  • Worthyisthelamb
    "School ratings are poor, but don’t let that deter you. Visit the schools! We have been so pleased!"
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  • Worthyisthelamb
    "The commute to Scott AFB is 45 minutes but it’s easy highway driving for the most part. 10 min to reach highway "
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  • Amylynnemonroe
    "I’ve lived here for 8 years, 2 of my kids have graduated from the Alton School District, and 2 are currently attending. We love our town. "
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  • Amylynnemonroe
    "This area is very dog friendly. My neighbors all walk dogs who greet each other. Dogs are always leashed. "
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  • Sam P.
    "it's safe and a good place to grow up!lots of schools and churches to choose from with little crime. friendly nieghbors"
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  • Stephen P.
    "Alton has rich history. It is a family friendly town, with safe schools. The social scene is very active."
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  • Amylynnemonroe
    "There are many activities for families and a strong sense of community. All parks are within a 10 minute drive. My 4 children and I never feel unsafe, or have difficulty finding something to do together. "
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  • Shermeko P.
    "The bus runs right near for someone who needs Public transportation. My commute to work is fairly quick, every once in a while there is a train on the track but other than that. The commute is ok in my book"
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  • Chelseaproctor411
    "Church on the street comes every other Saturday and gives away free clothes and food for the neighborhood kids."
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  • Karencullen
    "fireworks, Saturday market, riverfront with amphitheatre, cute historic downtown, cute older homes, near St. Louis."
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  • Cadavissr31
    "Plenty of kids to play with just don't leave them outside by themselves. As there is nothing for them to do which causes the to find trouble more than not."
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  • Louis
    "I live here my whole life. It very friendly . Close to Haskell park. There is a farmers market down town. Not to far from stl. "
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  • Kayla
    "The neighbor is quiet and your houses aren’t right on top of each other. Their is plenty of parks for kids. The school is a good school. "
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  • TT
    "I've lived here for 22 years, neighbors are great. However, crime is up and riffraff about so safety concerns now that never worried about before."
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  • Someonewhoknows2
    "This is a beautiful neighborhood with a lot of diversity. It has character and old fashion appeal. Large homes, duplex and apartments with its originality. The community has survived the worst although the love and spirit of the city is here. Perfectly located in the middle of everything, the smell of Fast Eddies Chicken or fried rice from the Hong Kong house decorates the air. I love it here, it’s safe with the beautiful mixture of people from all walks of life. Like with any city this area has its flaws, yet the flaws is what makes the beauty of it all!"
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  • Patricialucas78
    "easily commute I love my area of town and hope to find a house in my area. love love love it. want to grow old in my area and I raised my kids here too."
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  • Claudiaharju
    "My neighborhood has fair to good access to public bus transportation. We can drive very easily to Missouri ( 3 mi. to the Louis Clark Bridge.) and surrounding towns in Illinois. I live in the Middletown area in Alton and love it."
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  • Laurincbuettner
    "We are a tourist attraction because we are supposed to be one of the most haunted cities in America. "
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  • Dhowardmbc
    "Live in a unique condo in a one of a kind building. Have wonderful view of the Mississippi River. Brick streets. very friendly neighbors."
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Average Rent Trends in Alton, IL

Rent in Alton, IL varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Oct 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$850
Jul 2025$950
Aug 2025$895
Sep 2025$900
Oct 2025$995
Nov 2025$978
Dec 2025$965
Jan 2026$1,000
Feb 2026$1,050
Mar 2026$980
Apr 2026$900
May 2026$975
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Houses were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Apartments and Condos and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$795$1,000$1,196$1,239$1,000
Townhomes——$1,196—$1,196
Apartments and Condos$775$1,150$1,700—$1,150
Houses$800$875$900$1,239$900
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Alton, IL

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Alton, IL?
    The average rent of an apartment in Alton, IL is $1,092 per month. This is about 43% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Alton, IL?
    The average rent of a house in Alton, IL is $900 per month. This is about 53% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Alton, IL?
    The average rent of a townhome in Alton, IL is $1,196 per month. This is about 38% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Alton, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Alton, IL was lowest in Apr 2025 when it was $789 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Alton, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Alton, IL was highest in Oct 2025 when it was $995 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Alton, IL?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Alton, IL is $795 per month. That is about $655 less than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Alton, IL?
    There are 27 available rental listings in Alton, IL.
  • What are some zip codes in Alton, IL?
    Alton, IL includes zip codes such as: 62002.
  • What are some cities near Alton, IL?
    Some nearby cities include: East Alton, Cottage Hills, West Alton, Rosewood Heights, Wood River. These cities may have more rental options to explore.