Last updated on July 24, 2026

Average rent in
Alton, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Alton

$1,050/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Alton is $1,050 per month as of July 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $895 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Alton

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Alton rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Alton, IL

Average rent prices in Alton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Alton, IL

Rent prices in Alton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Alton is $819, whereas a house costs $1,137. 1-bedroom apartments in Alton run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$695

29%

-

1 bedroom

$1,490

6%

88%

2 bedroom

$1,050

15%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,350

9%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,850

29%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$695

Last 30 days

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,490

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

88%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Alton, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Alton, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Alton and Bellefontaine Neighbors by all bedroom counts and property types.

Alton

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Alton, IL is 22% lower than the median rent in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO.

Discover rentals in Alton, IL

3024 Glenwood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alton

2 beds

1 bath

$520

House for rent

Available Apr 13

2951 Hillcrest Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Alton

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bungalow - Alton, IL

2951 Hillcrest Ave, Alton, IL 62002

2 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

526-532 E 8th St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

526-532 E 8th St.

526 E 8th St, Alton, IL 62002

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

4 W Delmar Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alton

4 beds

2 baths

$850

House for rent

Available Jun 30

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Frequently asked questions for Alton, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Alton rental market.

How much is rent in Alton?

The average rent in Alton is $1,050 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Alton?

Average rent prices in Alton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Alton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Alton is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $895 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Alton?

To comfortably afford rent in Alton, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Alton?

Based on our neighborhood data, one-bedroom apartments in Alton average around $750/month across the primary rental area. Two-bedroom rent data shows previous averages of approximately $920/month as of July 2025, though current inventory is extremely limited.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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