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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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25 Holly Dr

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property at 311 N 10th St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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311 N 10th St

BellevilleIL62220

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4 Lindbergh Cir
1 Bedroom Apartments

4 Lindbergh Cir

4 Lindbergh CirBelleville, IL 62221
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1013-1017 Brookshire Ct
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1013-1017 Brookshire Ct

1013-1017 Brookshire CtBelleville, IL 62221
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Bouse Apartment Homes
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5 Lindbergh CirBelleville, IL 62221
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2905 West BlvdBelleville, IL 62221
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2122 E Belle AveBelleville, IL 62221
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Bouse Apartment Homes

326 W H StBelleville, IL 62226
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Bouse Apartment Homes

317-321 W I StBelleville, IL 62226
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Bouse Apartment Homes

1021 Brookshire CtBelleville, IL 62221
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1048 Brookshire Ct
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1048 Brookshire Ct

1048 Brookshire CtBelleville, IL 62221
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1037 Brookshire CtBelleville, IL 62221
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2913 West BlvdBelleville, IL 62221
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2917 West BlvdBelleville, IL 62221
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135 Arapaho Drive
3 Bedroom Apartments

135 Arapaho Drive

135 Arapaho DrBelleville, IL 62220
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Brookside on Main
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Brookside on Main

3908 W Main StBelleville, IL 62226
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18-20 Kensington Heights RdBelleville, IL 62226
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Erna Apartments
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Erna Apartments

4220 Erna StBelleville, IL 62226
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109 N 74th St
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109 N 74th St

109 N 74th StBelleville, IL 62223
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161-163 Freedom DrBelleville, IL 62226
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Express Apartments
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Express Apartments

1119 Express DrBelleville, IL 62223
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Shiloh Yorkshire
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Shiloh Yorkshire

2 Yorkshire LnBelleville, IL 62221
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601-605 N Charles St
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601-605 N Charles St

601-605 N Charles StBelleville, IL 62220
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Belleville, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Available Belleville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Belleville, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookside Apartments in the Sullivan Manors neighborhood priced from $730. Bouse Apartment Homes in the Metro East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Belleville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Main Street1BR,1BA$730
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
500 E A St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
722 Abend St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
Ben Louis Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belleville, IL

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Belleville area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Reside Here Apartments & Rentals in the in the Willow Walk neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Belleville apartment is the Two Bed One Bath Model at Linwood Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the OFallon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Belleville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Storyboard on WisteriaWisteria B22BR,1BA$1.34
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood B22BR,1.5BA$1.34
Ben Louis Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.95
54 Ben Louis Dr2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
1 Briargate Lane1 Briargate Lane1BR,1BA$0.97
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
631 Vicksburg Dr, Unit B631 Vicksburg Dr1BR,1BA$1.32
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Updated Main Street1BR,1BA$1.30

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

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Belleville Overview

Belleville, IL is a medium-sized city located in Southern Illinois. The nearest big city isn’t Chicago, but rather St. Louis, Missouri, which is only a 30-minute drive away. Many people commute to work there, but love the small town feel of Belleville that’s been around since 1814. A historically beautiful city that is the perfect spot to find your ideal Belleville apartments. 

Why live in Belleville, IL?

There are many reasons to choose a lifestyle in Belleville, IL. With a population of around 44,000, this city is attractive to families and singles alike. There are many recreational bike trails around town that are fun to explore. The overall vibe is small town, but with big city appeal since St. Louis is so close by. The town also has lots of events year round that center near their historic district. A feeling of community and goodwill is evident in the residents who live here. It's truly a great place to raise a family with schools that are top-notch. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Belleville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Belleville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Belleville Apartment is $730 at Brookside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Belleville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Belleville is starting from $895 at Brookside Apartments.

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