
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in East St. Louis, IL Under $1,500 (43 Rentals)
Apartments in East St. Louis with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


11th & Spruce

Mansion House 1

The Gentrys Landing Apartments

SoHo Apartments

Villas At Crystal Lake
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Pointe 400 Apartments

Arcade Apartments

Lofts at Lafayette Square

The Laurel Apartments

The Towers at Gateway City

Willow Park Apartments

1400 Russell Apartments

Longacre Apartment Resort
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1001 Russell Blvd

The Shelby

Fashion Square I

Thirteen01 at Hartman Lakes

Green Mount Lakes

Storyboard on Wisteria

The Victor Luxury Apartments

Lofts at the HUPP
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Gallery 400 Luxury Apartments

The Paul Brown Loft Apartments

The Ely Walker Lofts

Shepard School 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 |
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East St. Louis Studio Apartments | $936 | $499 | $2,150 |
East St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,218 | $418 | $4,383 |
East St. Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $638 | $7,935 |
East St. Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $650 | $6,150 |
East St. Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $1,500 | $1,695 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- 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 East St. Louis
How much are Studio apartments in East St. Louis?
There are currently 33 Studio Apartments in East St. Louis with rent ranges from $418 to $2,150 with an average price of $1,458.
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 $418 to $4,383 with an average monthly rent of $1,218.
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 $638 to $7,935. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,718.
How expensive are East St. Louis Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 82 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East St. Louis on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $650 to $6,150 - averaging $1,804 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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