As of April 03, 2026, Wood River, Illinois has 3 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 86 section 8 apartments and 60 approved low-income housing units. There are 3 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
Windham Terrace Apartments Has 60 Units Available
Golden Oaks Apartment Has 40 Units Available
The Madison County Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Madison County for 2026.
The best apartments in Wood River, IL are Windham Terrace Apartments , Golden Oaks Apartment and Stevens Building
The average property rent in Wood River, IL is $1,373.
The price range for a studio apartment in Wood River, IL is between $742 and $1,114. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Wood River, IL is between $778 and $1,166. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Wood River, IL is between $967 and $1,451. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Wood River, IL is between $1,252 and $1,878. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Wood River, IL is between $1,454 and $2,182. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 02 April, 2026 for the properties in Wood River, IL
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