
Apartments for Rent in East St. Louis, IL Under $1,200 (217 Rentals)


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801 Range Ln

2301 Belleview Ave

5538 Avon Pl

563 N 24th St

1422 N 54th St

1847 N 56th St

5443 Rosemont Ave

The New Broadview

The Lange
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5011 S Broadway, Unit 5011A, Unit 5011A

The Laurel Apartments

Winchester Place Apartments

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11th and Spruce

Six Cord

Monogram on Washington

The Lofts at OPOP

Gallery 720

Lofts at the HUPP

Front Page Lofts
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3434 Nebraska Ave, Unit Rear, Unit Rear

54 Ben Louis Dr

Park Pacific Luxury Apartments

Lofts at the Mac

The Georgian Apartments

Vangard Lofts

The Crown Downtown

The Oaks of Dutch Hollow

Senate Square

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2224 Miami St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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Cityside Apartments

Arcade Apartments

The Shelby

The Ely Walker Lofts

Ben Louis Apartments

Preservation Square Apartments

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3109 California Ave, Unit A 2nd Fl, Unit A 2nd Fl

The Paul Brown Loft Apartments

Sullivan Place Apartments

Roberts Galerie Lofts
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Trolley Circle

Park Terrace Apartments

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212 N 44th St, Unit #5 The Danielle, Unit #5 The Danielle

Franklin School Apartments

1 Briargate Lane

The Georgetown Apartments

Downtowner Apartments

Chapel View Apartments

Collins Terrace Apartments

3115 Cherokee St
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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 Under $1200 | $881 | $515 | $2,080 |
| East St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,251 | $561 | $5,553 |
| East St. Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,768 | $732 | $7,935 |
| East St. Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,987 | $907 | $5,000 |
| East St. Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,090 | $1,635 | $3,850 |
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Best Local Schools in East St. Louis, IL
Annette Officer Elementary
East St Louis Senior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about East St. Louis
How much are Studio apartments in East St. Louis?
There are currently 152 Studio Apartments in East St. Louis with rent ranges from $515 to $2,080 with an average price of $881.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom East St. Louis Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East St. Louis ranges from $561 to $5,553 with an average monthly rent of $1,251.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East St. Louis cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East St. Louis range from $732 to $7,935. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,768.
How expensive are East St. Louis Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 90 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East St. Louis on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $907 to $5,000 - averaging $1,987 for the location.
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