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Highlights

  • Fitness center
  • Clubhouse
  • Game room

Location

228 Metro Way, Swansea, IL 62226, USA|Belleville
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Management

L.E.A. Properties LLC DBA Beacon

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Leasing office

(618) 280-7020

Property Overview

Metro Landing of Swansea 55+ is a highly rated, verified community with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 9.7/10, reflecting strong trustworthiness, quality, and exceptional value for money. With top scores for price, location, and amenities—plus on-site features like a fitness center, clubhouse, and game room—it offers an elevated standard of living. Its convenient access to transit and walkable nearby areas, along with multiple shared community spaces, makes it particularly appealing for residents who prioritize an active social life.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Metro Landing of Swansea 55+ is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Elevator

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath575 sqft$740 /mo
1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath575 sqft$740 /mo
1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath575 sqft$740 /mo
1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath575 sqft$740 /mo
2 Bedroom2 bed1 bath775 sqft$885 /mo
2 Bedroom2 bed1 bath775 sqft$885 /mo
2 Bedroom2 bed1 bath775 sqft$885 /mo
2 Bedroom2 bed1 bath775 sqft$885 /mo

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Amenities for Metro Landing of Swansea 55+

Tech

Community Wide WiFi

Building

3 Laundry FacilitiesElevator
Fitness CenterKey Fob Entry
Resident LoungeSmoke-free
Wheelchair Accessible

Grounds

Bbq Grilling AreaCourtyard

Services

55+ CommunityDisposal Chutes
On-Site MaintenanceOn-Site Management
Planned Social Activities

Neighborhood

Biking/Walking Trail
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

One-time. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

Dog

Pet Terms

2 dogs max. We are a pet-friendly community! Call us today to learn more about our pet policy. *Weight limit 30 lb*.

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$200

Cat

Pet Terms

2 cats max.

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$200

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About Metro Landing of Swansea 55+

HomeApartments in BellevilleBelleville Metro Landing of Swansea 55+

Our Building is 3 Stories with a total of 62 Units of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. Cats and Dogs Allowed. On-Site Services include: Laundry Facilities, Maintenance on site, Community-Wide WiFi. We also have a Clubhouse, Fitness Center and Game room for community enjoyment.


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.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Metro Landing of Swansea 55+ is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Metro Landing of Swansea 55+
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.
Metro Landing of Swansea 55+ 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.
Metro Landing of Swansea 55+ goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including 3 laundry facilities. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Metro Landing of Swansea 55+ receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Metro Landing of Swansea 55+ offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
Metro Landing of Swansea 55+ has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Metro Landing of Swansea 55+.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
Metro Landing of Swansea 55+ has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Metro Landing of Swansea 55+ is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)
  • The area has transit options
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools

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 Metro Landing of Swansea 55+ compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features

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Rent trends in Belleville

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 10% lower than 1-bedrooms in Belleville.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Metro Landing of Swansea 55+ to be 17% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Belleville.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Belleville
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A table of studio rental data trends in Belleville
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$575
August 2024$575
September 2024$581
October 2024$600
November 2024$600
December 2024$593
January 2025$600
February 2025$600
March 2025$713
April 2025$600
May 2025$590
June 2025$600
July 2025$630
August 2025$600
September 2025$600
October 2025$596
November 2025$605
December 2025$650
A table of studio rental data trends in Belleville
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$600
October 2024$600
November 2024$600
December 2024$600
January 2025$600
February 2025$600
March 2025$713
April 2025$600
May 2025$600
June 2025$600
July 2025$630
August 2025$600
September 2025$600
October 2025$600

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Can I afford to live at 228 Metro Way?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$29,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $29,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $740.
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Schools near Metro Landing of Swansea 55+

High Mount Elementary School

1721 boul ave

swansea, IL, 62226

PK, K-8Public
C+

Washington School

400 s charles st

belleville, IL, 62220

PKPublic

Belle Valley Elementary School

2465 amann dr

belleville, IL, 62220

PK, K-8Public
B-

Signal Hill Elementary School

40 signal hill pl

belleville, IL, 62223

PK, K-8Public
B

Smithton Elementary School

po box 395

smithton, IL, 62285

PK, K-8Public
A-
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Neighborhood

Belleville | Belleville, IL

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

Getting around Swansea near 228 Metro Way

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 228 Metro Way, Swansea

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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