How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Alton?
East Alton Apartments
Bed TypeAverage RentRange
3BR$1,040
$990 - $1,100
Frequently Asked Questions
How many apartments are available in East Alton, IL on Rentable.co?
Rentable.co has over 51 apartments available in East Alton.
Can I afford an apartment for rent in East Alton, IL?
Based on average rent prices in East Alton, to afford a three-bedroom apartment you would need an annual household income of $42,000 to live comfortably.
Welcome to the April 2025 East Alton Apartment Report. In this assessment of
the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the
April 2025 key findings and figures for the East Alton rental landscape.
Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in
East Alton and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and
some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of
East Alton average rent prices in the chart below.
Monthly Rent Report
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1 BR2 BR
East Alton Rent Prices Decrease From March to April
East Alton rent prices decreased over the last month. From March to April, the city experienced a -0.42% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a East Alton one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $717.0.
When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from March to April, East Alton experienced a -1.89% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a East Alton two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $932.0.
April Prices: East Alton vs. Surrounding Areas
Rent Prices in East Alton and Surrounding Areas
Rent prices have decreased in East Alton over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the East Alton suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.
More key findings include:
Rents did not increase in any of the East Alton suburbs
Rents did not decrease in any of the East Alton suburbs.
April 2025 Pricing Trends: East Alton vs. National Comparisons
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,079
$3,149
$2,365
$2,334
$1,894
$1,284
$1,245
$1,207
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent
East Alton Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities
Rent growth in East Alton over the past year has been
declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along
with some of the most expensive cities in the country, East Alton average rent prices appear to be
relatively affordable for local residents.
The price for a East Alton one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.
For more information about East Alton and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.
Data set for East Alton and suburbs
1 BR April
1 BR M/M % Change
2 BR April
2 BR M/M % Change
Methodology
Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median
1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To
avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and
property count thresholds.