Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Saint Louis Neighborhood of East Saint Louis, IL from $400 (112 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Saint Louis area of East Saint Louis.

close
View Me
Alta Sita Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Sita Apartments

3403 Converse AveEast St. Louis, IL 62207
  • Utilities Included

St. Louis's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about St. Louis and the best places to live with original content written by our St. Louis, MO Local Expert Taryn Shorr-Mckee

Read Article
property at 1523 S 10th St

1523 S 10th St

St. LouisMO63104
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 3

East Saint Louis, East St. Louis, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Saint Louis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Saint Louis area of St. Louis, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments priced from $418. Preservation Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $492. Here are the most affordable East Saint Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$652
Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments*The Cypress1BR,1BA$680
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
The New Broadview1a1tF1BR,1BA$709
Franklin School Apartments - 55 Years +1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Saint Louis, IL

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Saint Louis area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value East Saint Louis apartment is the 2137 Geyer Ave Model at 2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A starting at $915 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Saint Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.51
Fashion Square IB52BR,1BA$1.10
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
2310 Russell Blvd, Unit A2310 Russell Blvd2BR,1BA$0.83
The Ely Walker LoftsLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
1 Briargate Lane, Unit Apt. 21 Briargate Lane2BR,1BA$0.95
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
1730 Saint Louis Ave, Unit Bottom Floor1730 Saint Louis Ave1BR,1BA$1.09

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Saint Louis, East Saint Louis, IL

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in East Saint Louis, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

Best Local Schools in
East Saint Louis, East Saint Louis, IL

School data provided by Great Schools

Best Local Schools in
East Saint Louis, East Saint Louis, IL

School data provided by Great Schools

Getting Around the East Saint Louis Neighborhood in East Saint Louis, IL

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

14 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Saint Louis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Saint Louis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Saint Louis is under $785.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Saint Louis?

The cheapest apartment in East Saint Louis is The Railton Apartments which is listed at $418, while the average apartment in East Saint Louis costs $1,799.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Saint Louis?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 89 regular apartments in East Saint Louis that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Saint Louis?

Cheap apartments in East Saint Louis have an average cost of $167 which is $1,632 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Saint Louis.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis article

A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee

I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

decorative image for Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money article

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

decorative image for Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs article

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

decorative image for Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting article

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.