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Godfrey, IL

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A Saint Louis suburb teeming with natural beauty

Riverside Scenic Lush Suburban Affordable

Nestled alongside the Mississippi River, Godfrey is a tranquil suburban community situated about 27 miles north of Saint Louis, Missouri. Godfrey is one of the newest municipalities in Illinois, with the community voting to officially incorporate as a village in 1991.

In addition to being one of Illinois’ newest municipalities, Godfrey is also one of the state’s largest, spanning more than 36 square miles. Godfrey is a predominantly residential community, offering an array of apartments, townhomes, and houses for rent in a scenic locale.

Godfrey’s vast expanses of green space and overall natural beauty contribute to the village’s peaceful atmosphere. Opportunities for outdoor recreation are plentiful, from playing soccer at Glazebrook Park to hiking riverside trails at John M. Olin Nature Preserve. Lewis and Clark Community College provides excellent educational opportunities while nearby Alton Square Mall supplies great shopping options for the Godfrey community.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Godfrey, IL is $890 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Godfrey has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

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Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

31

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

North Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-5

603 Students

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Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-1

314 Students

Rating Unavailable

Gilson Brown Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

274 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Nature Institute
  • Audubon Center at Riverlands
  • Confluence Point State Park
  • Fort Belle Fontaine Park
  • Sioux Passage

Military Bases

Airports

  • St Louis Lambert International
  • Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.