Alton, IL rental market
What is the average rent in Alton, IL?
Last updated October 30, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Alton, IL is $978.
$978
-$22
+$75
40
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $575 to $1,950.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 3 |
| $600 | 3 |
| $700 | 7 |
| $800 | 6 |
| $900 | 13 |
| $1,000 | 7 |
| $1,100 | 7 |
| $1,200 | 3 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,900+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $75 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $763 | $875 |
| Feb | $766 | $850 |
| Mar | $800 | $875 |
| Apr | $900 | $789 |
| May | $950 | $825 |
| Jun | $875 | $850 |
| Jul | $800 | $950 |
| Aug | $875 | $895 |
| Sep | $875 | $900 |
| Oct | $928 | $995 |
| Nov | $903 | No data |
| Dec | $875 | No data |
Market temperature
The Alton, IL rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Alton, IL is 51% lower than the national average.
$978
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Alton, IL?
The average rent in Alton, IL is $978.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Alton, IL?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Alton, IL is $625 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Alton, IL?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Alton, IL is $750 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Alton, IL?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Alton, IL is $995 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Alton, IL?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Alton, IL is $978 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Alton, IL?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Alton, IL is $1,275 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Alton, IL?
Houses in Alton, IL rent between $575 - $1,950 with an average rent of $978.
8. How has the rent in Alton, IL changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Alton, IL increased by $75
9. How much has the rent in Alton, IL increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Alton, IL decreased by $22
10. How many available rentals are there in Alton, IL?
There are currently 40 rentals available in Alton, IL.
11. How do rent prices in Alton, IL compare with the national average?
The average rent in Alton, IL is $978 — 51.1% lower the national average of $2,000.