Average Rent in Alton, IL and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Alton, IL

Average rent prices in Alton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $798, whereas a house costs $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Alton run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.


Studio	$1,395	29%	123%
1 bedroom	$975	6%	59%
2 bedroom	$980	5%	1%
3 bedroom	$1,497	4%	No Change
4 bedroom	$1,725	40%	25%

		Listings
Alton	$1,000
Cottage Hills	$1,150


Apartments	$798	5%	13%
Condos	$1,472	No Change	-
Houses	$1,150	7%	10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

123%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

Last year

59%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$980

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

40%

Last year

25%

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$1,000

47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395

27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Alton, IL is 28% lower than the median rent in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bellefontaine Neighbors

$1,395

$1,314

$1,050

$1,437

$1,300

$1,600

$1,150

$1,095

$1,099

$1,100

$1,250

$1,100

Discover rentals in Alton, IL

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alton

Looking for an affordable path to homeownership? This is your opportunity.

3305 Franor St, Alton, IL 62002

2 beds

1 bath

$549

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Alton

Residential Lease, Alton, IL

1500 Jersey St #C, Alton, IL 62002

2 beds

1 bath

$725

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alton

Looking for an affordable path to homeownership? This is your opportunity.

4 W Delmar Ave, Alton, IL 62002

4 beds

2 baths

$825

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Alton

818 E 5th St, Alton, IL 62002

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Income restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alton

913 Gold St, Alton, IL 62002

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Alton

SPACIOUS 3 BR - 1.5 Bath - Basement with Washer, Dryer Hookups

1106 George St #1106, Alton, IL 62002

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,196

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alton

Residential Lease, Alton, IL

3211 College Ave, Alton, IL 62002

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,300

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alton

Spacious 4 Bed/2 Bath Home in Alton, IL - Available 9/25 - $1400

1012 Wescott Ave, Alton, IL 62002

4 beds

2 baths

$1,400

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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 $1,000 per month as of October 17, 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 1% since last year.

How does Alton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Alton is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 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 $40,000/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 historical data, January typically offers the lowest rents while October sees peak pricing, with about a 10% difference between seasons. November shows the least competition among renters, though monitoring for new listings year-round is essential given current inventory scarcity.

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).