Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Saint Louis Neighborhood of East Saint Louis, IL from $638 (34 Rentals)

Preservation Square Apartments

Collins Terrace Apartments

The Paul Brown Loft Apartments

Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments

City Parc at Pine Senior Living
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Jefferson Arms

Caroline Place Apartments

The Towers at Gateway City

Senate Square Apartments

The Ely Walker Lofts
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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 |
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East Saint Louis Studio Apartments | $935 | $602 | $2,150 |
East Saint Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,219 | $418 | $4,498 |
East Saint Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $638 | $7,935 |
East Saint Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $989 | $5,600 |
East Saint Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $1,635 | $2,100 |
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Getting Around the East Saint Louis Neighborhood in East Saint Louis, IL
Walk Score®
25 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
14 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 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 $785.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Saint Louis?
The cheapest apartment in East Saint Louis is Preservation Square Apartments which is listed at $638, while the average apartment in East Saint Louis costs $1,635.
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 103 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 $400 which is $1,235 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Saint Louis.
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