
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metro East Neighborhood of O'Fallon, IL from $300 (1,163 Rentals)
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Brookside Manor- O'Fallon, IL

1118 E 3rd St

Storyboard on Park Entrance

Fairfield Place

Green Mount Lakes

Statewood Manor

Ansley Oaks Apartments

Lakewood Estates

Storyboard on Sugar Pine
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Regency Manor

823 N Cherry St

Alexian Court

Trolley Circle

3010 Apartments

The Railton Apartments

University Commons

Fox Grove Management Office
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The Towers at Gateway City

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

Rivers Edge Apartments

5 Beverly Ln

2127 Obear Ave, Unit XX

Williamsburg Apartments

The Regency at Saint Louis

3807 Keokuk St

3803 Keokuk St

412 Madison St
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4916 Jamieson Ave

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2534 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2534 - F

The Saum & Hutcheson Arms

Diplomat Apartments

Collins Terrace Apartments

New Wellington Apartments

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2125 E Obear Ave

3135 Chippewa St

Parkwood Place Apartments
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8816 Lucas and Hunt Rd

5509-5511-5511 Alaska Ave

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4119 Carter Ave, Unit 4119 W Carter

2835 Miami St

3864 S Spring Ave

4617 S Broadway St

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2835 Miami St, Unit 2837 Miami

2837 Miami St

Cottonwood Village

Morgan Ford Road
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Metro East, O'Fallon, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Metro East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro East Studio Apartments | $1,230 | $200 | $3,000 |
| Metro East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $200 | $4,350 |
| Metro East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $440 | $7,935 |
| Metro East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $674 | $7,247 |
| Metro East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $675 | $7,188 |
| Metro East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $905 | $7,175 |
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There are currently 1163 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Metro East Neighborhood of O'Fallon, IL.
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Cheapest Available Metro East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metro East area of O'Fallon, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Alexian Court priced from $200. The Railton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $447. Here are the most affordable Metro East apartments for rent in O'Fallon, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexian Court | Studio, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $200 |
| The Railton Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $447 |
| Aboussie Pavilion | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $499 |
| Trinity Park (NEW) | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Fox Grove Management Office | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
| The Towers at Gateway City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $565 |
| Edison Ave. Lofts | 1 Bdrm Garden, 500 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $585 |
| 4375-4409 Chippewa | 4375-4409 Chippewa - 4377... | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Williamsburg Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $642 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro East, IL
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro East area is the $0.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Seven Hills Forest Condominiums in the in the Florissant neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Metro East apartment is the 3617 Tennessee Ave Model at 3617 Tennessee Ave, Unit 2f starting at $1,300 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the The Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metro East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Hills Forest Condominiums | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.54 |
| 3617 Tennessee Ave, Unit 2f | 3617 Tennessee Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.59 |
| 3421 Hartford St, Unit 2nd | 3421 Hartford St | 2BR,1BA | $0.50 |
| 4136 Saint Louis Ave, Unit 1F | 4136 Saint Louis Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.55 |
| 3808 Meramec St, Unit #2 | 3808 Meramec St | 2BR,1BA | $0.61 |
| 5239 Bancroft Ave | 5239 Bancroft Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Woodknoll Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.66 |
| 5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 2 | 5126 Lexington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| 3135 Chippewa Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Alexian Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $0.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metro East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Metro East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Metro East is under $642.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Metro East?
The cheapest apartment in Metro East is Alexian Court which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in Metro East costs $1,437.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Metro East?
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 908 regular apartments in Metro East 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 Metro East?
Cheap apartments in Metro East have an average cost of $563 which is $874 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Metro East.
Expert Rental Resources
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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