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Granite City, IL Homes for Rent

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    Starting at $585 Per Month

    • 1 - 2 Beds

    2001 Edison Ave, Granite City, IL 62040

    Edison Avenue Art Lofts offers high-quality, affordable housing in historic downtown Granite City. Enjoy living in the heart of the growing arts district, just steps from boutique restaurants, coffee shops, Granite City Cinema, and local entertainment.

    Edison Ave. Lofts

    2001 Edison Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
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    Starting at $1,000 Per Month

    • 1 - 2 Beds

    4078 Kathy Dr, Granite City, IL 62040

    Welcome home to Metro Apartments at Granite City. We offer beautifully upgraded 1-and 2-bedroom apartments designed to elevate your everyday living. Nestled in a serene community, our homes feature the modern touches and unbeatable convenience you deserve.Apartment Highlights:Spacious, upgraded 1-and 2-bedroom floor plans.Beautiful hardwood-style flooring throughout your

    Metro Apartments at Granite City

    4078 Kathy Dr, Granite City, IL 62040
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    Starting at $825 Per Month

    • 1 - 2 Beds

    3207 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040

    The Georgetown Apartments

    3207 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040
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    Starting at $625 Per Month

    • Studio - 4 Beds

    1635 W 1st St, Granite City, IL 62040

    River's Edge Apartments offers a variety of efficiency, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom layouts in a campus-like setting. Our convenient location provides excellent access to the region: just 10 minutes to downtown St. Louis, MO, and fast access to Pontoon Beach, Glen Carbon, Edwardsville, Wood River, Collinsville, Fairview Heights, and other Southwest Illinois communities. Rent includes electric, gas,

    Rivers Edge Apartments

    1635 W 1st St, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $495 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 825 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    2504A Denver St, Granite City, IL 62040

    Property Id: 2146068 Available now! 2504A Denver St, FOR SALE BY OWNER (installment sale)! This solid Granite City home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and a detached garage. The property is available now, and it’s wires have been stripped by vandals, so it will need electrical work. Owner financed monthly payment of $495. Market rent could be $1,050+ for a property like this!

    2504A Denver St, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $495 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 825 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    2504A Denver St, Granite City, IL 62040

    Property Id: 2740261 Why keep renting when you could own? This home offers: • Affordable monthly payment • Move in right away • No traditional bank financing required • A chance to build ownership instead of paying rent Perfect for someone ready to take the next step toward owning a home but who may not qualify for a traditional mortgage. Opportunities like

    2504A Denver St, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $750 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • House for Rent

    2317 Grand Ave, Granite City, IL 62040

    Property Id: 2470392 Why keep renting when you could own? This home offers: • Affordable monthly payment • Move in right away • No traditional bank financing required • A chance to build ownership instead of paying rent Perfect for someone ready to take the next step toward owning a home but who may not qualify for a traditional mortgage. Opportunities like

    2317 Grand Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $700 Per Month

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 990 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    2410 Sheridan Ave, Granite City, IL 62040

    Property Id: 2781853 Why keep renting when you could own? This home offers: • Affordable monthly payment • Move in right away • No traditional bank financing required • A chance to build ownership instead of paying rent Perfect for someone ready to take the next step toward owning a home but who may not qualify for a traditional mortgage. Opportunities like

    2410 Sheridan Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $950 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,053 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    2021 Edwardsville Rd, Madison, IL 62060

    Property Id: 2744988 Why keep renting when you could own? This home offers: • Affordable monthly payment • Move in right away • No traditional bank financing required • A chance to build ownership instead of paying rent Perfect for someone ready to take the next step toward owning a home but who may not qualify for a traditional mortgage. Opportunities like

    2021 Edwardsville Rd, Madison, IL 62060
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    $2,500

    Total Monthly Price

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,836 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    3605 Justine Dr, Pontoon Beach, IL 62040

    3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 2 Story House for rent. 3 car attached garage. Hardwood floors throughout. Lots of cabinets in kitchen with island. Pantry. Stainless steel appliances. Fireplace in living room. Washer/dryer hook ups. All 3 bedrooms are upstairs with family room and 2 baths. Master has 2 walk in closets and double vanity in the bathroom. Covered patio. Gas & Electric. Lawn maintenance

    3605 Justine Dr, Pontoon Beach, IL 62040
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    $775 Per Month

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,768 Sq Ft
    • Apartment for Rent

    2143 Edison Ave, Granite City, IL 62040

    LOWER LEVEL, ONE BED, ONE BATH apartment in the heart of Granite City. NEW FLOORING & PAINT! Graciously sized rooms open for living/bedroom areas. Kitchen and bathroom on the back side of the apartment opening to the back deck overlooking the back yard and shared parking area. Lawn care is included in monthly rent. Conveniently located near SAFB, SWIC, STL, SIUE and easy/quick access to highways

    Olivia Maguire JJK Home Network Property Mgmt / Elevate Illinois Realty

    2143 Edison Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $1,250 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 900 Sq Ft
    • Condo for Rent

    2705 Center St, Granite City, IL 62040

    We require:All potential tenants must make 3.5X monthly rent. If there are 2 adults, that raises to 4X. This is on your net pay averaged over the previous 3 months. Must be at current employer for at least 6 months. All potential tenants must have good creditAll Potential tenants must pass background screening. We are corporately owned, and we DO NOT make exceptions to these. If you don't meet

    2705 Center St, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $750 Per Month

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,768 Sq Ft
    • Apartment for Rent

    2143 Edison Ave Unit A, Granite City, IL 62040

    UPPER LEVEL, ONE BED, ONE BATH apartment in the heart of Granite City. Graciously sized rooms open for living/bedroom areas. Kitchen and bathroom on the back side of the apartment opening to the back deck overlooking the back yard and shared parking area. Lawn care is included in monthly rent. Conveniently located near SAFB, SWIC, STL, SIUE and easy/quick access to highways for a stress-free

    Olivia Maguire JJK Home Network Property Mgmt / Elevate Illinois Realty

    2143 Edison Ave Unit A, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $1,595 Per Month

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • House for Rent

    2837 Dogwood Dr, Granite City, IL 62040

    This home has a spacious living room/dining room combo. Large backyard with a patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The partially finished basement has extra living space with a huge closet and separate bathroom! 550+ credit score is required, along with great rental history. Pets are allowed with owner approval. This home comes with a refrigerator, stove/oven, and dishwasher.By

    2837 Dogwood Dr, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $1,250 Per Month

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,050 Sq Ft
    • Apartment for Rent

    821 Niedringhaus Ave Unit C, Granite City, IL 62040

    Walk in and immediately notice the NEW. From the flooring, paint to appliances and bathroom, you'll easily enjoy feeling at home in this untouched, 3 bed 1 bath UPPER UNIT apartment. Spacious bedrooms with closets, in unit laundry hookups and generously sized kitchen/dining area are just a few items to boast. Lawn care is included in monthly rent, all other utilities are tenant responsibility.

    Olivia Maguire JJK Home Network Property Mgmt / Elevate Illinois Realty

    821 Niedringhaus Ave Unit C, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $1,000 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • Nice 2BD/1BA

    2650 E 24th St, Granite City, IL 62040

    Nice, clean 2BD/1BA located in quiet Granite City neighborhood.

    2650 E 24th St, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $1,100 Per Month

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 950 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    2747 Washington Ave, Granite City, IL 62040

    We require: All potential tenants must make 3.5X monthly rent. If there are 2 adults, that raises to 4X. This is on your net pay averaged over the previous 3 months. Must be at current employer for at least 6 months. All potential tenants must have good credit All Potential tenants must pass background screening. We are corporately owned, and we DO NOT make exceptions to these. If you don't meet

    2747 Washington Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $1,500 Per Month

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 900 Sq Ft
    • Charming 3 Bedroom Home with Garage & Fenced Yard

    4536 Walter Ave, Granite City, IL 62040

    3 Bed | 1 Bath Home for RentCome check out this charming 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home located at 4536 Walter, Granite City, IL. This property offers a practical layout with comfortable living space, a detached garage, and a fully fenced backyard, making it a great place to call home.Property Details:Type: Single-Family HomeBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 1Rent: $1,500 /

    4536 Walter Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $995 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • Townhouse for Rent

    2446 State St, Granite City, IL 62040

    Upstairs duplex is completely updated! Shared unfinished basement, with individual washer/dryer hook-ups. This unit is beautiful! Credit score needs to be 550+, pets okay with owner approval. By submitting your information on this page you consent to being contacted by the Property Manager and RentEngine via SMS, phone, or email.

    2446 State St, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $1,275 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 1,200 Sq Ft
    • Condo for Rent

    2718 Center St Unit D, Granite City, IL 62040

    We require:All potential tenants must make 3.5X monthly rent. If there are 2 adults, that raises to 4X. This is on your net pay averaged over the previous 3 months. Must be at current employer for at least 6 months. All potential tenants must have good creditAll Potential tenants must pass background screening. We are corporately owned, and we DO NOT make exceptions to these. If you don't meet

    2718 Center St Unit D, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $1,395 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • House for Rent

    5129 Rapp Rd, Granite City, IL 62040

    2-bedroom/1-bathroom home is coming VERY soon! Large detached, 2-car garage gives plenty of storage space, back patio sits off of almost an acre of lawn and makes for the perfect environment for bar-be-cues and entertaining! There is a partially finished basement that offers extra living space! Pets okay with owner approval, and credit score needs to be 550+. More pictures soon!By

    5129 Rapp Rd, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $750 Per Month

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • Condo for Rent

    2259 Grand Ave Unit B, Granite City, IL 62040

    Updated unit coming soon! Large bedroom, eat-in kitchen, and back deck. Credit score must be 550+, pet okay with owner approval. More pictures coming soon!By submitting your information on this page you consent to being contacted by the Property Manager and RentEngine via SMS, phone, or email.

    2259 Grand Ave Unit B, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $895 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • Townhouse for Rent

    2108 Washington St, Mitchell, IL 62040

    This 2-bedroom/1-bathroom apartment will be available very soon! It's located on the first floor, has both a front and back door, off-street parking in the back, and has been updated! Close to Anderson hospital. Credit score must be 550+, and pets will need owner approval. By submitting your information on this page you consent to being contacted by the Property Manager and RentEngine via

    2108 Washington St, Mitchell, IL 62040
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    $950 Per Month

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 728 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    3001 Myrtle Ave, Granite City, IL 62040

    Rent-to-Own / Owner Financing Available2 Bed, 1 Bath Home – 3001 Myrtle Ave, Granite City, IL 62040This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 728 square feet of living space and is located in a convenient area of Granite City.Owner financing is available for $99,000 with estimated monthly payments of approximately $950 depending on down payment and terms.This is a

    3001 Myrtle Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
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    $1,050 Per Month

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 680 Sq Ft
    • Condo for Rent

    2734 Center St Unit D, Granite City, IL 62040

    The remodel is completed, and this is ready for immediate move-in!We require:All potential tenants must make 3.5X monthly rent. If there are 2 adults, that raises to 4X. This is on your net pay averaged over the previous 3 months. Must be at current employer for at least 6 months. All potential tenants must have good creditAll Potential tenants must pass background screening. We are corporately

    2734 Center St Unit D, Granite City, IL 62040

Why Live in Granite City

Granite City, located in southwestern Illinois, is a community with a rich industrial history, particularly in steel production. Named for its graniteware manufacturing roots, this suburb of St. Louis has a population of 27,500 and offers a variety of housing options, including early 19th-century bungalows, midcentury ranch-style homes, and newer traditional-style houses. The average property price is $129,770, which is significantly lower than both the national and St. Louis averages. Granite City is home to the Granite City Works steel mill and the 350-acre Northgate Industrial Park, which houses several manufacturing companies. Despite recent layoffs at the steel mill, the city remains economically active. The downtown area is undergoing revitalization, highlighted by The District entertainment corridor and The Mill venue, which hosts concerts and performances. Wilson Park, spanning 74 acres, features pools, an ice rink, and various sports courts, while Worthen Park offers a football field and dog park. Indoor recreation is available at the Brown Recreation Center and Lincoln Place Community Center. Granite City is conveniently located about 10 miles from downtown St. Louis and 16 miles from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, with easy access via major highways and Madison County Transit bus stops.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to rent a home in Granite City, IL?
The median rent for a home in Granite City, IL is $1,075 per month, though prices vary by neighborhood, size, and property type. As of August 2026, condos tend to be the most affordable option while single-family homes and townhouses are currently more expensive.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Granite City, IL?
To comfortably afford the median rent in Granite City, IL, a household needs to earn roughly $43,000 per year. This is based on the common guideline that households should spend no more than 30% of gross income on housing. Most landlords require monthly household income of at least 3x the monthly rent, and with a median rent of $1,075 per month in Granite City, IL, renters typically need to show $3,225 per month in gross income to qualify. Actual affordability will vary depending on household debts, other living expenses, and overall budget.
Is it more affordable to rent or buy in Granite City, IL?
In Granite City, IL, the price-to-rent ratio is 10.9, which generally favors renting. This ratio divides the median home price by the annual median rent: below 15 typically favors buying, 15 to 20 is balanced, and above 20 typically favors renting. Your finances, how long you plan to stay, and costs like mortgage rates, taxes, and maintenance all factor into the decision.
What neighborhoods in Granite City, IL are best for renting a home?
The best neighborhood for renting in Granite City, IL depends on your priorities: commute, walkability, budget, and lifestyle all play a role. Popular areas for renting a home include Baden, College Hill, Downtown Saint Louis, Downtown West and North Pointe, each with its own character and price range.

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
25
Median Rent
$1,075
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,000
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,050
Median Condo Rent
$788
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