
Cheap Homes for Rent in East Saint Louis Neighborhood of East Saint Louis, IL from $600 (15 Rentals)
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5443 Rosemont Ave

208 Elm St

863 N 74th St

1921 S 11th St, Unit C
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1209 N 11th St

318 Levin Dr

1227 Williams St

2633 Russell Blvd

5617 Warren Ave
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109 Jerome Ln

505 Chaudet Ave

807 St Thomas Ln

5711 N Park Dr

2231 Loren St
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trolley Circle | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $414 |
| The Railton Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $418 |
| The Towers at Gateway City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments | *The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| Cottonwood Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Saint Louis, IL
As of February 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 2137 Geyer Ave Model at 2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A starting at $1,200 with a $0.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| 2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A | 2137 Geyer Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Cambridge Heights Apartments I & II | 5 BR TH | 4BR,3BA | $0.73 |
| Pointe 400 Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Leather Trades | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Fashion Square I | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Syndicate Building | Stabdard 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Collins Terrace Apartments | 3 Bedroom Small | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Trolley Circle | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 1 Briargate Lane | 1 Briargate Lane | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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