Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Alton, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Alton

$925/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Alton is $925 per month as of September 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Alton

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Alton rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Alton run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,100

12%

100%

2 bedroom

$947

7%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,425

12%

11%

4 bedroom

$1,850

12%

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

100%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$947

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

5%

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$925
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Alton, IL is 33% 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

2b 1ba Available to OWN in Alton!

3024 Glenwood Ave, Alton, IL 62002

2 beds

1 bath

$520

House for rent

Available Aug 18

3305 Franor St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alton

House for rent

Available Aug 8

1500 Jersey St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Alton

Residential Lease, Alton, IL

1500 Jersey St #C, Alton, IL 62002

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

2951 Hillcrest Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alton

Residential Lease, Alton, IL

2951 Hillcrest Ave, Alton, IL 62002

2 beds

1 bath

$790

House for rent

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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 $925 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Alton?

Average rent prices in Alton have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Alton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Alton is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 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 $37,000/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).

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