
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in East St. Louis, IL from $400 (22 Rentals)
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The Towers at Gateway City

Mansion House 1

The Gentrys Landing Apartments
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Roberts Galerie Lofts

The Laurel Apartments

Gallery 720 Olive Luxury Apartments
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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Monogram on Washington

Front Page Lofts

Lofts at the HUPP
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Vangard Lofts

Lofts at the Mac

Lofts at Lafayette Square
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SoHo Apartments
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East St. Louis, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East St. Louis?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East St. Louis Studio Apartments | $921 | $499 | $2,150 |
East St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $418 | $4,498 |
East St. Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $638 | $7,935 |
East St. Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $991 | $5,600 |
East St. Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $1,635 | $2,100 |
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Getting Around East St. Louis, IL
Walk Score®
29 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East St. Louis Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East St. Louis?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East St. Louis is at Diplomat listed at $575.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East St. Louis Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East St. Louis Apartment is $418 at The Railton Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East St. Louis Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East St. Louis is starting from $638 at Preservation Square Apartments.
What is the most affordable East St. Louis Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East St. Louis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Collins Terrace Apartments and starts from $991.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.