Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
East Alton, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in East Alton
$1,047/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in East Alton is $1,047 per month as of October 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $852 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Alton
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of East Alton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in East Alton, IL
Average rent prices in East Alton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% 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
East Alton, IL
Rent prices in East Alton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Alton is $1,100, whereas a house costs $950. 1-bedroom apartments in East Alton run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,000 | No Change | 37% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 |  3% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Alton | $992 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 6% | 5% | |
Condos | $1,672 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $950 | No Change | 21% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last year
37%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
East Alton
Average rent
$992
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$950
Last year
21%
The table above reflects average rent prices in East 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 East Alton, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in East Alton and Alton by all bedroom counts and property types.
East Alton
45%lower than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Alton, IL is 6% higher than the median rent in Alton, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$985
2%$995
10%$1,195
20%$1,350
4%$1,000
1%$1,100
53%$1,100
10%$1,595
26%$880
10%$1,595
18%$1,686
$1,000
2%Discover rentals in East Alton, IL
1d ago
Kent St, East Alton, IL 62024
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South St, East Alton, IL 62024
2 beds
1 bath
$900–$975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in East Alton
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in East Alton
224 Lincoln Ave #NA, East Alton, IL 62024
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in East Alton
664 Lincoln Ave, East Alton, IL 62024
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Alton
335 W Saint Louis Ave, East Alton, IL 62024
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in East Alton
224 Lincoln Ave #NA, East Alton, IL 62024
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in East Alton
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 7
1d ago
Kent St, East Alton, IL 62024
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Alton
335 W Saint Louis Ave, East Alton, IL 62024
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in East Alton
664 Lincoln Ave, East Alton, IL 62024
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
South St, East Alton, IL 62024
2 beds
1 bath
$900–$975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Kent St, East Alton, IL 62024
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for East Alton, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the East Alton rental market.
How much is rent in East Alton?
The average rent in East Alton is $1,047 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Alton?
Average rent prices in East Alton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.
How does East Alton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Alton is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $852 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in East Alton?
To comfortably afford rent in East Alton, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).