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Highlights

  • Hard surface flooring throughout
  • Large kitchen equipped with stove, refrigerator, pantry

Location

526 E 8th St, Alton, IL 62002, USA|Alton
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Management

Brown Realtors Property Management - Alton Office

Leasing office

(618) 465-2966

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$800 /mo1 unit availableDiscover this 2-bedroom, 1-bath upstairs apartment in Alton, IL, featuring a large kitchen equipped with a stove, refrigerator and pantry—ideal for meal preparation and storage. The unit offers hard surface flooring throughout for easy maintenance and a bright, functional layout that highlights usable living space. Conveniently located near Dukes Bakery, Haskell Park and downtown, this residence provides practical features for comfortable everyday living. No Pets Allowed. Apply at brownrents. com

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Amenities for 526-532 E 8th St.

Apartment Amenities

Hard Surface FlooringLarge Kitchen
PantryTwo-Bedroom

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

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About 526-532 E 8th St.

HomeApartments in AltonAlton 526-532 E 8th St.

Discover this 2-bedroom, 1-bath upstairs apartment in Alton, IL, featuring a large kitchen equipped with a stove, refrigerator and pantry—ideal for meal preparation and storage. The unit offers hard surface flooring throughout for easy maintenance and a bright, functional layout that highlights usable living space. Conveniently located near Dukes Bakery, Haskell Park and downtown, this residence provides practical features for comfortable everyday living. No Pets Allowed. Apply at brownrents. com


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 526-532 E 8th St. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 526-532 E 8th St. has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 526-532 E 8th St.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
526-532 E 8th St. offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
526-532 E 8th St. goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including hard surface flooring. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 526-532 E 8th St. receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
526-532 E 8th St. is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 526-532 E 8th St. does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
526-532 E 8th St. provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 526-532 E 8th St. compares to other nearby properties.

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 3 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Alton

2-bedroom apartments at 526-532 E 8th St. cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Alton.

Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
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A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Alton
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$650
October 2024$639
November 2024$609
December 2024$643
January 2025$656
February 2025$656
March 2025$702
April 2025$743
May 2025$740
June 2025$743
July 2025$750
August 2025$668
September 2025$625
October 2025$650
November 2025$782
December 2025$681
January 2026$664
February 2026$620
March 2026$716
April 2026$718
May 2026$749
June 2026$815
July 2026$756
August 2026$737
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Alton
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$658
October 2024$639
November 2024$609
December 2024$643
January 2025$665
February 2025$669
March 2025$702
April 2025$743
May 2025$740
June 2025$743
July 2025$750
August 2025$700
September 2025$625
October 2025$645
November 2025$782
December 2025$708
January 2026$675
February 2026$656
May 2026$768
June 2026$795
July 2026$756
August 2026$737

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$32,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $32,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $800.
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Schools near 526-532 E 8th St.

Alton High School

4200 humbert rd

alton, IL, 62002

PK, 9-12Public
B-

North Elementary School

5600 godfrey rd

godfrey, IL, 62035

2-5Public
C+

Ackerman School

1550 derhake rd

florissant, MO, 63033

K-8Public
C-

Berkeley Elementary School

8300 frost ave

berkeley, MO, 63134

3-5Public
C-

Bel-Nor

3101 nordic dr

st.louis, MO, 63121

1-5Public
D+
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Neighborhood

Alton | Alton, IL

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Alton near 526 E 8th St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 526 E 8th St, Alton

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

6/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

2/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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