Cheap Homes for Rent in East Saint Louis Neighborhood of East Saint Louis, IL from $600 (47 Rentals)

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property at 210 N 17th St

$800 - $950

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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210 N 17th St

St. LouisMO63103
property at 1209 N 11th St

$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1209 N 11th St

St. LouisMO63106

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property at 507 N 13th St

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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507 N 13th St, Unit 610

507 N 13th St
St. LouisMO63103

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property at 3 Briargate Lane

$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

3 Briargate Lane

BellevilleIL62223

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property at 1646 Gay Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1646 Gay Ave

East St. LouisIL62207
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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 The Railton Apartments priced from $418. The Towers at Gateway City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable East Saint Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$550
Fairgrounds Park Place ApartmentsThe Cypress - 1Br / 1Ba1BR,1BA$680
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Collins Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom Medium2BR,1BA$722
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Saint Louis, IL

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Saint Louis area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2401 S 11th St Model at 2401 S 11th St, Unit 3F in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value East Saint Louis apartment is the 1709 Washington Ave Model at 1709 Washington Ave, Unit 600 starting at $1,350 with a $0.71 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.
2401 S 11th St, Unit 3F2401 S 11th St3BR,2BA$1.03
1709 Washington Ave, Unit 6001709 Washington Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2336 S 9th St, Unit A2336 S 9th St2BR,2BA$0.85
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$0.97
801 Range Ln801 Range Ln2BR,1BA$0.92
Majestic Stove Lofts1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$0.93
Collins Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom Medium2BR,1BA$0.90
1 Briargate Lane1 Briargate Lane1BR,1BA$0.97

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East Saint Louis, East Saint Louis, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Saint Louis

What type of rentals are currently available in East Saint Louis?

There are currently 470 Apartments for Rent in East Saint Louis, IL with pricing that ranges from $437 to $7,935. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Saint Louis ranging from $699 to $3,622.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Saint Louis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Saint Louis ranges from $699 to $3,622 with an average monthly rent of $1,563.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Saint Louis?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Saint Louis range from $909 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $2,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,635.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

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