1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in East St. Louis, IL (335 Rentals)

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Rush Senior Gardens
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Rush Senior Gardens

1530 Bond AveEast St. Louis, IL 62207
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New Salem Place
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New Salem Place

1235 Saint Louis AveEast St. Louis, IL 62201
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612-616 N 41st St
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612-616 N 41st St

612-616 N 41st StEast St. Louis, IL 62205
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742 N 51st St
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742 N 51st St

742 N 51st StEast St. Louis, IL 62203

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768 N 51st St
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768 N 51st St

768 N 51st StEast St. Louis, IL 62203

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East St. Louis, IL Local Guide

Largest Available East St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in East St. Louis, IL is found at Bogen Lofts Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood and is 1,350 square feet priced from $1,545. Arcade Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,275 square feet and currently listed start at $1,835. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in East St. Louis:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bogen Lofts ApartmentsG11,350 Sq Ft$1,545
Arcade ApartmentsI-X1,275 Sq Ft$1,835
Ventana LoftsC1-11,250 Sq Ft$1,245
The Victor Luxury Apartments1 Bed +B1,224 Sq Ft$1,929
Fashion Square IA51,216 Sq Ft$1,175
The Ely Walker LoftsLarge 1 Bed1,200 Sq Ft$1,000
Gallery 720Penthouse (1 Bedroom)1,190 Sq Ft$2,525
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft763 Sq Ft$972
The Lofts at OPOP1 Bedroom Live/Work Loft760 Sq Ft$1,485
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom667 Sq Ft$1,222

Cheapest Available East St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 07, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in East St. Louis, IL is the One Bedroom Model starting from $414 at Trolley Circle in the East Saint Louis neighborhood. The second most affordable East St. Louis 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Preservation Square Apartments starting at $492 in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in East St. Louis is currently $1,288. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in East St. Louis:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom$414
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom$492
Grand South SeniorOne Bedroom$653
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large$684
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath$695
The New Broadview1a1tG$709
City Parc at Pine Senior Living1 bedroom$743
The Towers at Gateway City1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$750

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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

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30 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom East St. Louis Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in East St. Louis with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in East St. Louis is at Trolley Circle listed at $414.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom East St. Louis Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in East St. Louis is $1,288.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom East St. Louis Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in East St. Louis is a 1,350 square feet unit starting from $1,545 at Bogen Lofts Apartments.

What is the average size for East St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in East St. Louis is currently 786 sq ft.

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