1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in East St. Louis, IL (396 Rentals)

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31 Loisel Dr
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31 Loisel Dr

31 Loisel DrEast St. Louis, IL 62203
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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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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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1235 Saint Louis AveEast St. Louis, IL 62201
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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 The Laurel Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood and is 1,240 square feet priced from $1,705. The Victor Luxury Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,224 square feet and currently listed start at $1,964. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in East St. Louis:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Laurel ApartmentsThe Lindell1,240 Sq Ft$1,705
The Victor Luxury Apartments1 Bed +B1,224 Sq Ft$1,964
Gallery 720Penthouse (1 Bedroom)1,190 Sq Ft$2,525
One Cardinal WayThe Third1,187 Sq Ft$3,890
Lofts at the HUPPMercer1,184 Sq Ft$1,108
Vangard Lofts1J1,165 Sq Ft$1,225
Fashion Square IA41,153 Sq Ft$1,150
Jefferson ArmsA181,145 Sq Ft$2,999
Syndicate BuildingStabdard 1BR987 Sq Ft$1,245
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom667 Sq Ft$1,222

Cheapest Available East St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 15, 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 Apartment Model at The Railton Apartments starting at $418 in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in East St. Louis is currently $1,286. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in East St. Louis:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom$414
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment$418
The Towers at Gateway City1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$650
Grand South SeniorOne Bedroom$653
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath$695
City Parc at Pine Senior Living1 bedroom$743

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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

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • 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 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 $1,286.

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 1,240 square feet unit starting from $1,705 at The Laurel 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 695 sq ft.

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