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property at 4623 S Broadway

4623 S Broadway

St. LouisMO63111

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property at 4226 Dewey Ave

4226 Dewey Ave

St. LouisMO63116
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1343 Rhodes St

Granite CityIL62040
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210 N 17th St

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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$565
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$643
Maryville Gardens ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$675
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
The New Broadview1a1tF1BR,1BA$709

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

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East St. 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 St. 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 St. 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
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Preservation Square Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.89
2142 Farrar St, Unit A2142 Farrar St2BR,1BA$0.94
507 N 13th St, Unit #508507 N 13th St1BR,1BA$0.98
3001 Chippewa St, Unit 3001 - 1F3001 Chippewa St2BR,1BA$0.96
1 Briargate Lane, Unit Apt. 21 Briargate Lane2BR,1BA$0.95
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.89

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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 711 Apartments for Rent in East St. Louis, IL with pricing that ranges from $418 to $7,935. There are also 220 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 $1,372.

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 $995 to $5,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,489.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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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.