
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Saint Louis Neighborhood of East Saint Louis, IL from $414 (77 Rentals)


8709 State St

59 S 49th St

5611 Hallows Ave

3720 Walnut Ave

Parsons Place

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801 Range Ln

Alta Sita

The New Broadview

101 W 5th St
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8204 Church St

Trolley Circle

The Railton Apartments

1009 Ernest St

Collins Terrace Apartments

5617 Warren Ave

Cottonwood Village

305 W 7th St

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

5510 Avon Pl
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The Towers at Gateway City

The Ely Walker Lofts

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53 Hillside Ln, Unit 53

Caroline Place

Cityside Apartments

Sullivan Place Apartments

75 Hillside Ln

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2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A

Vangard Lofts

5415 Dresden Ave
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Downtowner Apartments

Senate Square

The Gentrys Landing Apartments

Storyboard on Pine

The Crown Downtown

1432 Dolman St

Majestic Stove Lofts

Roberts Galerie Lofts

The Laurel Apartments

Fashion Square I
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Stadium Loft Apartments

Adler Annex

2303-2305-2305 Russell Blvd

Syndicate Building

2005 Russell Blvd

Ridge Crest (NEW)- RETIRED

Crown Square Apartments

Murphy Blair Gardens Apartments

5050 Hallows Ave

Cambridge Heights Apartments I & II
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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 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 $659, 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 60 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 $169 which is $1,626 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Saint Louis.
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