Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Saint Louis Neighborhood of East Saint Louis, IL from $400 (105 Rentals)

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The New Broadview
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The New Broadview

5 E BroadwayEast St. Louis, IL 62201
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Downtowner Apartments
$775 - $1,292
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$675 - $1,192
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$100
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$775 - $1,292
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Downtowner Apartments

1133 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63101
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Majestic Stove Lofts
Rent Specials
$999 - $1,425
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$924 - $1,350
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$75
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$999 - $1,425
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Majestic Stove Lofts

2017 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Vangard Lofts
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$1,015 - $1,495
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$965 - $1,445
Required Monthly Fees
$50
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$1,015 - $1,495
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Vangard Lofts

1110 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63101
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Cityside Apartments
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$1,015 - $1,199
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$970 - $1,154
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$45
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$1,015 - $1,199
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Cityside Apartments

1115 Carr StSt. Louis, MO 63101
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11th and Spruce
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$1,031 - $2,560
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$936 - $2,465
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11th and Spruce

1014 Spruce StSt. Louis, MO 63102
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Lofts at the HUPP
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$1,108 - $1,615
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$1,008 - $1,515
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$100
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$1,108 - $1,615
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Lofts at the HUPP

1815 Locust StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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East Saint Louis, East St. Louis, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Saint Louis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Saint Louis area of St. Louis, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Trolley Circle priced from $414. The Railton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $418. Here are the most affordable East Saint Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$414
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$550
Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments*The Cypress1BR,1BA$680
Collins Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom Medium2BR,1BA$693
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Saint Louis, IL

As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Saint Louis area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value East Saint Louis apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Pointe 400 Apartments starting at $1,222 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Saint Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$0.97
Fashion Square IB12BR,1BA$1.13
Syndicate BuildingStabdard 1BR1BR,1BA$1.11
1500 Menard Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
Collins Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom Basement Unit2BR,1BA$0.99
1 Briargate Lane1 Briargate Lane1BR,1BA$0.97
1728 Saint Louis Ave, Unit 17281728 Saint Louis Ave2BR,1BA$1.07
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60

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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 $775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Saint Louis?

The cheapest apartment in East Saint Louis is Trolley Circle which is listed at $414, while the average apartment in East Saint Louis costs $2,042.

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 158 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 $350 which is $1,692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Saint Louis.

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