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East St. Louis, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East St. Louis Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Diplomat0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$575
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$623
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$650
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East St. Louis, IL

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East St. Louis area is the $0.32 price per square foot 2614 Accomac St Model at 2614 Accomac St, Unit 2614 Accomac #2F in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value East St. Louis apartment is the 2317 Indiana Ave Model at 2317 Indiana Ave, Unit 2F starting at $2,100 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East St. Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2614 Accomac St, Unit 2614 Accomac #2F2614 Accomac St2BR,1BA$0.32
2317 Indiana Ave, Unit 2F2317 Indiana Ave4BR,2BA$0.87
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Preservation Square Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.93
The Ely Walker LoftsLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
3439 Louisiana Ave, Unit 2 Floor3439 Louisiana Ave1BR,1BA$0.75
114 W Courtois St, Unit 1fl114 W Courtois St1BR,1BA$0.90
1 Briargate Lane, Unit Apt. 21 Briargate Lane2BR,1BA$0.95
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about East St. Louis

What type of rentals are currently available in East St. Louis?

There are currently 720 Apartments for Rent in East St. Louis, IL with pricing that ranges from $418 to $7,935. There are also 213 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East St. Louis ranging from $625 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East St. Louis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East St. Louis ranges from $625 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,751.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East St. Louis?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East St. Louis range from $989 to $5,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,635.

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