1238 Brown St, Alton, IL 62002
What This Apartment Offers
This spacious upstairs 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 625 sq. ft. property offers a quiet living space on a cul de sac street. Owner pays central heating (gas) during... colder months, Tenant pays electric and window AC for warm months.
Conveniently located 1 mile from SIU School of Dental Medicine, 1 block to Alton Memorial Hospital, and close to downtown shops and restaurants.
1 cat allowed for additional $40/mo per pet, plus $350 non-refundable pet deposit. No smoking. Private tenant parking lot provided. Owner pays for gas, common area electric, water, trash, sewer, landscaping, and exterior pest control. Tenant pays electric and optional Tenant initiated services (ie: internet, streaming TV services). Renters Insurance required.
There is a $35 application fee for each adult tenant/applicant (price may change by listing partner). This pays for a nationwide background and credit check. We require 3x the monthly rent in household income, 2 current pay stubs with current employer contact information, previous 1-year work history (or proof of SIU School of Dental Medicine Enrollment), possess credit scores of 600 or better, no eviction history, and no criminal history in the previous 3 years or any convictions for violent crimes.
Unit Apt A
- $750
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 625 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
Community Features
- Utilities Included
1238 Brown St Unit Apt A is an apartment for rent in Alton, IL
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Cats Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
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Alton, IL 62002
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable40 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
East Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Lovejoy Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Eunice Smith Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Alton Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
New Vision Christian Academy
Grades PK-8
Private
Mark Twain School
Grades K-12
Public
Mississippi Valley Christian School
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Lewis and Clark Comm. Coll.
Drive: 11 min (5.5 mi)
SIU Edwardsville
Drive: 25 min (14.8 mi)
SW Illinois Coll., Wolf Campus
Drive: 22 min (15 mi)
Discover Alton, Alton, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1238 Brown St Unit Apt A proximity to Washington Square Plaza and Alton Plaza. Washington Square Plaza is 0.8 miles away, and Alton Plaza is within a 20 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 1238 Brown St Unit Apt A has limited public transit, including 5 transit stops within 21.3 miles. Transit options include Alton Amtrak Station and Um St. Louis South.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1238 Brown St Unit Apt A are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 3.8 miles, including Audubon Center at Riverlands.
Airports
Living in Alton provides easy access to St Louis Lambert International, located just 29 minutes from 1238 Brown St Unit Apt A. Another nearby airport is Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis, located 43.6 miles away.