Cheap Apartments for Rent in National Stock Yards, IL from $500 (25 Rentals)

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4019 Locust St
Studio Apartments

4019 Locust St

4019 Locust StFairmont City, IL 62201
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Jett Apartments
Studio Apartments

Jett Apartments

3225 State StEast St. Louis, IL 62205
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Peper Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peper Building

701-715 N 1st StSt. Louis, MO 63102

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Murphy Apartments
Studio Apartments

Murphy Apartments

1402 Summit AveEast St. Louis, IL 62205
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1601 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1601 3rd St

1601 3rd StMadison, IL 62060

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New Salem Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

New Salem Place

1235 Saint Louis AveEast St. Louis, IL 62201
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Peper Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peper Lofts

701 N 1st StSt. Louis, MO 63102

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Paincourt Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paincourt Lofts

813 N 2nd StSt. Louis, MO 63102
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Jackson Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Park Apartments

1220 Warren StSt. Louis, MO 63106
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Rush Senior Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rush Senior Gardens

1530 Bond AveEast St. Louis, IL 62207
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Cochran Plaza
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Cochran Plaza

1400 N 10th StSt. Louis, MO 63106

National Stock Yards, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available National Stock Yards Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in National Stock Yards, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Collins Terrace Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood priced from $678. The Gentrys Landing Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $855. Here is today’s list of the most affordable National Stock Yards apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$678
The Gentrys Landing ApartmentsStudio UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$855
Parsons Place2 Bdrm Garden, 861 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1,252

Best Value Apartments for Rent in National Stock Yards, IL and Nearby

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the National Stock Yards area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 Bdrm Garden, 847 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI Model at Parsons Place in the in the East Saint Louis neighborhood starting from $1,252. The second greatest value National Stock Yards apartment is the 2 Bedroom Basement Unit Model at Collins Terrace Apartments starting at $859 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for National Stock Yards apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parsons Place2 Bdrm Garden, 847 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1.48
Collins Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom Basement Unit2BR,1BA$1.07
The Gentrys Landing ApartmentsStudio FurnishedStudio ,1BA$3.98

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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 Cheap National Stock Yards Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom National Stock Yards Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom National Stock Yards Apartment is $683 at Collins Terrace Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom National Stock Yards Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in National Stock Yards is starting from $778 at Collins Terrace Apartments.

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