
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in East St. Louis, IL from $414 (160 Rentals)


The New Broadview

Trolley Circle

The Railton Apartments

The Towers at Gateway City

325 Eichelberger St

Collins Terrace Apartments

2011 Harris

4720 Nebraska Ave

Cottonwood Village
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3115 Cherokee St

2761-2765-2765 Gravois Ave

115 Jerome Ln

4617 Virginia Ave

4508 Pennsylvania Ave

Willow Park Apartments

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

5416 Alaska Ave

1936-1938 Winnebago St

3654 Neosho St
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3828 Nebraska Ave

3664 Neosho St

The Georgetown Apartments

3402 Dunnica Ave

3623 Virginia Ave

Franklin School Apartments

3020 Texas Ave

3636 Virginia Ave

120 Bellerive Blvd

3556 Tennessee Ave
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4000 Pennsylvania Ave

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212 N 44th St, Unit #5 The Danielle

Storyboard on Park Terrace

2861 Ohio Ave

2152-2154-2154 Geyer Ave

3138-3138 Gasconade St

5109-5111-5111 S Broadway St

Diplomat Apartments

4746 Nebraska Ave

Roberts Galerie Lofts
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3503 Falling Springs Rd

4513 Pennsylvania Ave

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2224 Miami St, Unit 1

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329 Eichelberger St, Unit A-D

Sullivan Place Apartments

Chapel View Apartments

1205 Upper Cahokia Rd

1210 Lynch St

2209-2211 Jules St

Preservation Square I
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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 | $820 | $515 | $2,159 |
| East St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,251 | $414 | $5,618 |
| East St. Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $414 | $7,935 |
| East St. Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $928 | $5,000 |
| East St. Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $1,500 | $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 The Railton Apartments listed at $447.
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 $447 at The Railton Apartments.
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 $447 at The Railton Apartments.
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 The Railton Apartments and starts from $447.
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