
Studio Apartments for Rent in East St. Louis, IL (152 Rentals)


Murphy Apartments

1340 Piggot Avenue

1054-1056 State St

3829 State St

2741-2743 Market St

Jett Apartments

Greystone Apartments

SoHo Apartments

The Gentrys Landing Apartments
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Steelyard

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11th and Spruce

Park Pacific Luxury Apartments

Lofts at Lafayette Square

The Towers at Gateway City

1400 Russell Apartments

Chapel View Apartments

The Victor Luxury Apartments

The Crown Downtown
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Gallery 720

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

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Downtowner Apartments

Furnished Studio-St. Louis - O' Fallon, IL

The Barton Street Lofts

5012-5014 Virginia Ave

Marquette Apartments

4227 Virginia Ave

3433 N 14th St

3679 S Broadway
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1421 Dodier St

1413 Sullivan Ave

Elder Shirts Lofts

Moon Brothers Carriage Lofts

1521 Bremen Ave

1409 Sullivan Ave

3224 Meramec St

1417 Sullivan Ave

2311 Arsenal St

1515 Bremen Ave
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Barton Apartments III

1312 Sullivan Ave

3518-3520 Iowa Ave

1315 Sullivan Ave

4838 S Broadway

2723-2725 Hadley St

1411 Sullivan Ave

1432 N Park Plz

1419 Mallinckrodt St

729 Shenandoah Ave
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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 | $880 | $550 | $1,990 |
| East St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $414 | $3,653 |
| East St. Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $685 | $7,935 |
| East St. Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,986 | $790 | $5,980 |
| East St. Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,230 | $1,635 | $3,850 |
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Largest Available East St. Louis Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in East St. Louis, IL is found at Lofts at Lafayette Square in the Lafayette Square neighborhood and is 743 square feet priced from $1,045. The Crown Downtown has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 699 square feet and currently listed start at $1,115. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in East St. Louis:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Lafayette Square | ML.S1 | 743 Sq Ft | $1,045 |
| The Crown Downtown | 699 Sq Ft | $1,115 | |
| Gallery 720 | Studios | 630 Sq Ft | $1,120 |
| The Victor Luxury Apartments | Studio A | 579 Sq Ft | $1,545 |
| 11th and Spruce | 0x1-The Louie | 559 Sq Ft | $1,093 |
| The Shelby | Papin | 543 Sq Ft | $965 |
| The Gentrys Landing Apartments | Studio Unfurnished | 500 Sq Ft | $855 |
| 1400 Russell Apartments | Studio 0-L | 486 Sq Ft | $1,645 |
| The Towers at Gateway City | Studio Platinum | 480 Sq Ft | $550 |
| SoHo Apartments | Studio | 426 Sq Ft | $1,258 |
Cheapest Available East St. Louis Studio Apartments
As of March 04, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in East St. Louis, IL is the Studio Model starting from $550 at The Towers at Gateway City in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. The second most affordable East St. Louis Studio is the Studio Model at Chapel View Apartments starting at $750 in the Dutchtown neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in East St. Louis is currently $880. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in East St. Louis:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Towers at Gateway City | Studio | $550 |
| Chapel View Apartments | Studio | $750 |
| Downtowner Apartments | Studio | $775 |
| The Gentrys Landing Apartments | Studio Unfurnished | $855 |
| Park Pacific Luxury Apartments | AA1STD | $925 |
| The Shelby | Papin | $965 |
| Lofts at Lafayette Square | ML.S1 | $1,045 |
| 11th and Spruce | 0x1-The Clark | $1,063 |
| Steelyard | Clydesdale | $1,101 |
| Gallery 720 | Studios | $1,120 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio East St. Louis Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in East St. Louis with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in East St. Louis is at The Towers at Gateway City listed at $550.
How much is the average rent for a Studio East St. Louis Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in East St. Louis is $880.
What is the largest available Studio East St. Louis Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in East St. Louis is a 743 square feet unit starting from $1,045 at Lofts at Lafayette Square.
What is the average size for East St. Louis Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in East St. Louis is currently 497 sq ft.
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