
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Saint Louis Neighborhood of East Saint Louis, IL from $414 (111 Rentals)


The New Broadview

Trolley Circle

3010 Apartments

The Railton Apartments

The Towers at Gateway City

Collins Terrace Apartments

Cottonwood Village

115 Jerome Ln

City Parc at Pine Senior Living
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1936-1938 Winnebago St, Unit 2F

Franklin School Apartments

Caroline Place

Roberts Galerie Lofts

3503 Falling Springs Rd

Sullivan Place Apartments

1939 Utah St

1205 Upper Cahokia Rd

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1117 Missouri Ave, Unit A

Preservation Square I
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The Gentrys Landing Apartments

1806 Allen Ave

Cityside Apartments

Downtowner Apartments

Vangard Lofts

Arcade Apartments

Senate Square

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2614 Accomac St, Unit 2614 Accomac #2F

The Crown Downtown

Six Cord
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Lofts at the MAC

Stadium Loft Apartments

Majestic Stove Lofts

Park Pacific Luxury Apartments

The Georgian Apartments

Adler Annex

1815 S 8th St, Unit B

Grace Lofts

The Laurel Apartments

The Lofts at OPOP
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The Tower at OPOP

618 N 2nd St

2205-2207-2207 S 11th St

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2205 S 11th St, Unit 1FN

2022 S 11th St

Fashion Square I

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11th and Spruce

2110 Menard St

1022 Russell Blvd

Lofts at the HUPP
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East Saint Louis, East St. Louis, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Saint Louis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Saint Louis Studio Apartments | $801 | $515 | $1,990 |
East Saint Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $414 | $5,792 |
| East Saint Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $414 | $7,935 |
| East Saint Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $800 | $5,000 |
| East Saint Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,704 | $3,850 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Saint Louis, East Saint Louis, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Saint Louis, East Saint Louis, IL
Annette Officer Elementary
East St Louis Senior High School
Mason/Clark Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Saint Louis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Saint Louis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Saint Louis is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Saint Louis?
The cheapest apartment in East Saint Louis is The Railton Apartments which is listed at $447, while the average apartment in East Saint Louis costs $1,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Saint Louis?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 52 regular apartments in East Saint Louis that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Saint Louis?
Cheap apartments in East Saint Louis have an average cost of $184 which is $1,611 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Saint Louis.
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