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3318 Fernwood Avenue
$1,175
3318 Fernwood Avenue, Alton, IL 62002
(618) 208-0957
1 unit available
2 bed
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1615 Seminary St
$800
1615 Seminary Street, Alton, IL 62002
(618) 208-0957
1 unit available
2 bed
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1000 Main Street
$900
1000 Main Street, Alton, IL 62002
(618) 208-0957
1 unit available
1 bed
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Pet friendly
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605 State St
$1,100
605 State Street, Alton, IL 62002
(618) 977-7886
1 unit available
1 bed
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Parking, Range, and Refrigerator
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215 W Elm st. Up
2 Beds • 1 Bath
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1615 Seminary St 2 Bed
2 Beds • 1 Bath
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1009 Washington, Ave. Unit A
2 Beds • 1 Bath
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2306 College Avenue 2 Bed
2 Beds • 1 Bath • 875 sqft
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1000 Main Street 1
1 Bed • 1 Bath
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Three bedroom in Alton
$1,250
3554 Fullerton Avenue, Alton, IL 62002
(618) 977-7886
1 unit available
3 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Garage, Range, and Refrigerator
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215 W Elm st.
$750
215 West Elm Street, Alton, IL 62002
(618) 977-7886
1 unit available
2 bed
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Patio / balcony, Parking, Recently renovated, Range, and Refrigerator
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1009 Washington, Ave.
$800
1009 Washington Avenue, Alton, IL 62002
(618) 977-7886
1 unit available
2 bed
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Parking, Range, and Refrigerator
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2 Bedroom 2 bathroom in Alton
$NaN
2515 Sanford Avenue, Alton, IL 62002
(618) 977-7886
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W/D hookup, Parking, Range, and Refrigerator
Two Bedroom House in Alton
$1,000
4126 Alby Street, Alton, IL 62002
(618) 977-7886
1 unit available
2 bed
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W/D hookup, Hardwood floors, Parking, Range, and Refrigerator
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3300 Myrle St.Unit D
$995
3300 Myrle Street, Alton, IL 62002
(618) 680-0280
1 unit available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Parking, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, Air conditioning + more
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Beautifully Renovated Apartment in Alton
This beautifully renovated apartment in Alton offers an ideal living space with modern upgrades like stainless steel appliances and in-unit laundry. Residents enjoy the peaceful neighborhood, friendly neighbors, and convenient location near highways, making travel easy. The spacious and well-maintained apartment is not only functional but also provides great value.
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1620 Clawson Street 3 Bed
3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1660 sqft
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30 W Marietta Place 3 Bed
3 Beds • 3 Baths • 1794 sqft
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Three bedroom in Alton 3 Beds, 1 Bath, $1250
3 Beds • 1 Bath • 1304 sqft
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3318 Fernwood Avenue 2 Bed
2 Beds • 1 Bath
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Three bedroom on golf course 3 Beds, 1 Bath, $1100
3 Beds • 1 Bath • 1073 sqft
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30 W Marietta Place
$1,595
30 West Marietta Place, Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-2966
1 unit available
3 bed
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Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, Ceiling fan + more
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Three bedroom on golf course
$1,100
2016 Salu Street, Alton, IL 62002
(618) 977-7886
1 unit available
3 bed
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W/D hookup, Hardwood floors, Carport, Range, and Refrigerator
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2306 College Avenue
$850
2306 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-5300
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Garage, Extra storage, Range, and Refrigerator
Convenient Storage
Spacious Living with Ample Storage Options
2306 College Avenue offers a charming two-bedroom duplex with fresh paint and beautifully maintained interiors. Residents enjoy the convenience of off-street covered parking and ample basement storage, including a secure private room. The owner enhances the experience with included appliances and lawn care services.
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1620 Clawson Street
$1,800
1620 Clawson Street, Alton, IL 62002
(618) 466-1513
1 unit available
3 bed
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Patio / balcony, Parking, Walk in closets, and Fireplace
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The average rent in Alton is Ask for a studio, $1,100 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $819 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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In Alton, the average rent is for a studio, $1,100 for a 1-bedroom, $819 for a 2-bedroom, and for a 3-bedroom.

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Alton apartments that allow pets.

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Alton.

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Alton. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Harris-Stowe State University, Saint Louis University, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, University of Missouri-St Louis, Washington University in St Louis, and Ranken Technical College.

"For me, music and life are all about style.” - Miles Davis, born in Alton, IL

Alton is the kind of city you’d expect to provide the setting for a Great American Novel. It features rich culture, richer history, and an abundance of stories that become parables for American life. This is the city that gave birth to Miles Davis, that played a crucial role in the Civil War. If this isn’t enough to pique your interest, read on. Small-town Alton may very well surprise you!

Finding an Apartment in Alton

Renting an apartment in Alton, Illinois is delightfully free of the hurrying and scurrying that usually accompany house hunting anywhere else. For one, housing is plentiful, beautiful and affordable. Another plus is that a lot of buildings date back to the late 19th and early 20th century, so you are guaranteed a garnish of history on top of the main course of low prices and quality construction.

What’s It Going to Cost You?

Rental property prices in Alton won’t make your wallet cry; we promise! The cost of living in the city is approximately 11 percent lower than the national average. This is reflected in the home prices as well. Expect to pay no more than $1,000 for a 3 to 4 bedroom house, even less for one of the many new apartments that have come up in the city recently.

When to Rent?

You’ll find plenty of vacant rental homes all year, though it’s best to move during the summer when the weather is still pleasant and the mid-west’s famous bitter winds are far, far away. Fortunately, unlike New York or San Francisco, you’ll hardly be competing with thousands of other wide-eyed, bargain-hunting renters, so you can go about the renting process at your own pace. Properties tend to stay on the market for a decent bit of time, though be warned: You’ll still have to fight tooth, if not nail, for top homes in prime locations.

What You’ll Need

You’ll need the basics, such proof that you can pay for the home and some form of credit history. Clean attire and a professional demeanor is an added recommendation. They can even help shave a few bucks off your rent.

Alton Neighborhoods

Alton can be broadly divided into around 10 neighborhoods with Fosterburg dominating the northern part, and City Center the southern part. For a relatively small town, there’s plenty of variety to go about.

Fosterburg: Friendly neighbors and affordable rental homes makes this a great place to hang up your boots.

State Street/West 9th Street: Colonial era Victorian homes abound in this neighborhood full of old-world charm.

Forest Homes: Look to Forest Homes if you’re on a budget and want something with plenty of character and easy access. You'll find dozens of studio apartments to go around this part of the city.

City Center: Once the industrial heart of Alton, City Center is where the city’s residents now get together for a cup of coffee or a bottle of brew. This part of the city is filled with historical and cultural landmarks.

Cardinal Street: Cardinal Street is the hip part of Alton.

Living in Alton

Here are a few things to know about living in Alton:

You’ll Need a Car: Alton is a car-city. You have to have a car to get anything done here. This means that public transportation is non-existent, and places of interest are far away to keep you from walking.

Do Check out the History: Alton is the kind of city that keeps history nerds up at night. There are plenty of Civil War era landmarks, including a monument to 1354 Confederate soldiers who died in Alton prison; the Franklin House, where Lincoln debated Stephen Douglas before the 1858 senatorial elections; the Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument--a 110-foot-tall monument dedicated to Elijah Lovejoy, the abolitionist; and the Beall Mansion, a gorgeous early 20th century home designed by Lucas Pfeiffenberger.

Get Your Cameras Ready: The statue of Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in recorded history, is the kind of photo-opp Facebook was invented for.

Hear the Music: The influence of Miles Davis, who was born here, dominates the music scene. There are dozens of jazz clubs--amateur and professional--inspired by Davis’ signature sound. The Alton Symphony Orchestra also ranks among the best community orchestras in the Midwest.

Go Antique Shopping: Alton’s location--both on the map and in the history books--has made it one of the best places to go antique shopping. Need relics from the Civil War era? Coins from the Gilded Age?You’ll find plenty to go around the city’s many antique shops.

Hike Through the Limestone Bluffs: Alton is situated right next to towering limestone bluffs that dominate the city’s geography. Cycling buffs will be pleased to know that there is a bikeway that runs along the Mississippi river and goes straight through the bluffs.

Go Birdwatching: Winter sees several bald eagles migrate to the waters of the Mississippi around Alton, which has now become a major attraction for nature lovers and birdwatchers.

Alton is peaceful and beautiful. Houses are affordable and of a uniformly high quality, and there are plenty of things to do around town.

Apartments for Rent in Alton, IL

3318 Fernwood Avenue

1615 Seminary St

1000 Main Street

605 State St

Three bedroom in Alton

215 W Elm st.

1009 Washington, Ave.

2 Bedroom 2 bathroom in Alton

Two Bedroom House in Alton

3300 Myrle St.Unit D

30 W Marietta Place

Three bedroom on golf course

2306 College Avenue

1620 Clawson Street

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Apartments for Rent in Alton, IL

3318 Fernwood Avenue

1615 Seminary St

1000 Main Street

605 State St

Three bedroom in Alton

215 W Elm st.

1009 Washington, Ave.

2 Bedroom 2 bathroom in Alton

Two Bedroom House in Alton

3300 Myrle St.Unit D

30 W Marietta Place

Three bedroom on golf course

2306 College Avenue

1620 Clawson Street

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