
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in East St. Louis, IL from $200 (160 Rentals)


Parsons Place

The New Broadview

Alexian Court

Trolley Circle

The Railton Apartments

Collins Terrace Apartments

The Towers at Gateway City

Cottonwood Village

4720 Nebraska Ave
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3733 Morgan Ford Rd

4704 Michigan Ave

3135 Chippewa St

2761-2765-2765 Gravois Ave

3654 Neosho St

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3654 Neosho St, Unit 1E

4234 Dewey Ave

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

120 Bellerive Blvd

510-512-512 Fassen St
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3664 Neosho St

3630 Arkansas Ave

1936-1938 Winnebago St, Unit 2F

5107 S Broadway St

3623 Virginia Ave

Franklin School Apartments

4617 S Compton Ave

4308 Nebraska Ave, Unit a

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212 N 44th St, Unit #5 The Danielle

3556 Tennessee Ave
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The Georgetown Apartments

Storyboard on Roger

3665 S Broadway St

3541 Morgan Ford Rd

6516 Morgan Ford Rd

1939 Utah St

4654 Morgan Ford Rd, Unit 102

4746 Nebraska Ave, Unit 4748 1F

Diplomat Apartments

Preservation Square
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Roberts Galerie Lofts

3503 Falling Springs Rd

4513 Pennsylvania Ave

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2224 Miami St, Unit 1

Sullivan Place Apartments

520 Fassen St

Chapel View Apartments

1205 Upper Cahokia Rd

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2102 Chippewa St, Unit 1

Grace Lofts
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East St. Louis, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East St. Louis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East St. Louis Studio Apartments | $860 | $200 | $2,159 |
| East St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $200 | $4,058 |
| East St. Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $440 | $7,935 |
| East St. Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $800 | $5,000 |
| East St. Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $1,595 | $3,850 |
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Best Local Schools in East St. Louis, IL
Dunbar Elementary School
East St Louis Senior High School
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East St. Louis Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East St. Louis?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East St. Louis is at Alexian Court listed at $200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East St. Louis Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East St. Louis Apartment is $200 at Alexian Court.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East St. Louis Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East St. Louis is starting from $200 at Alexian Court.
What is the most affordable East St. Louis Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East St. Louis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alexian Court and starts from $200.
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