1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in East Alton, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in East Alton, Illinois as of September 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $900 and +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in East Alton
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in East Alton
Compare East Alton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $506 |
| 2 | Charleston | $720 |
| 3 | Pekin | $720 |
| 4 | Quincy | $730 |
| 5 | Macomb | $740 |
| 6 | Danville | $770 |
| 7 | Dixon | $770 |
| 8 | Marion | $780 |
| 9 | Normal | $790 |
| 10 | Decatur | $800 |
| 11 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 12 | Peoria | $813 |
| 13 | Moline | $820 |
| 14 | Ottawa | $820 |
| 15 | Rantoul | $830 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than East Alton.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs East Alton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River, IL | 1 mi | $880 | — |
| Bethalto, IL | 3.7 mi | $880 | — |
| Alton, IL | 5.6 mi | $910 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Spanish Lake, MO | 9.7 mi | $930 | +$50 (+6%) |
| Edwardsville, IL | 10.2 mi | $1,050 | +$170 (+19%) |
| Granite City, IL | 10.7 mi | $880 | — |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO | 12.9 mi | $960 | +$80 (+9%) |
| Collinsville, IL | 14.7 mi | $920 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Jennings, MO | 15.8 mi | $880 | — |
| Florissant, MO | 17.3 mi | $1,065 | +$185 (+21%) |
| Ferguson, MO | 17.8 mi | $1,050 | +$170 (+19%) |
| Fairview Heights, IL | 19.9 mi | $1,070 | +$190 (+22%) |
1-Bedroom rent in East Alton — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in East Alton?
As of September 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in East Alton, Illinois is $880 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $900.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in East Alton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,200 ($2,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is East Alton expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
East Alton's 1-bedroom median of $880 is +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Alton rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, East Alton ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near East Alton?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than East Alton.