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210 N 17th St

St. LouisMO63103

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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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 $447. The Towers at Gateway City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $565. 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$447
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$565
Fairgrounds Park Place ApartmentsThe Cypress - 1Br / 1Ba1BR,1BA$680
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$696
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Williamsburg Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Parsons Place2 Bdrm Garden, 885 SqFt, Tax Credit, 40% AMI2BR,1BA$801
Caroline PlaceA11BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Saint Louis, IL

As of August 24, 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 B2 Model at Bogen | Urban Chic Lofts starting at $1,865 with a $1.17 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
Bogen | Urban Chic LoftsB22BR,2BA$1.17
Majestic Stove Lofts2 Bedroom Market2BR,1BA$0.84
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.73
Vista | On Wash AveA11BR,1BA$1.10
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Fashion Square IB22BR,1BA$1.13
Syndicate BuildingStabdard 1BR1BR,1BA$1.11
3965 N 21st St3965 N 21st St3BR,1BA$1.14
Fairgrounds Park Place ApartmentsThe Cypress - 1Br / 1Ba1BR,1BA$1.19

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 472 Apartments for Rent in East Saint Louis, IL with pricing that ranges from $386 to $7,935. There are also 155 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Saint Louis ranging from $250 to $3,100.

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 $250 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,364.

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 $800 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $375 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,704.

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