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East Alton, Illinois, a small village with a rich industrial heritage, offers apartments for rent in a community steeped in local history. Located along the Mississippi River in Madison County, East Alton was known as Emerald and Alton Junction before its incorporation in 1893. Apartment seekers will find rental options with average one-bedroom units around $684 per month, below the Illinois state average of $1,633.
The village spans just over 5 square miles and provides convenient access to major routes including Illinois Routes 3, 143, 111, and 140, connecting to neighboring communities like Alton and Wood River. Located 21 miles from East St. Louis, East Alton offers easy access to the St. Louis metropolitan area. The community features Van Preter Park with baseball diamonds and pavilions, the East Alton History Museum, and is near the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Hartford. Higher education options include Lewis and Clark Community College and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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