Cheap Homes for Rent in Metro East Neighborhood of O'Fallon, IL from $300 (271 Rentals)

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Metro East, O'Fallon, IL Local Guide

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 Trolley Circle priced from $414. 3010 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $437. Here are the most affordable Metro East apartments for rent in O'Fallon, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$414
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$437
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$525
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$586
Gateway on GrandD34BR,2BA$599
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro East, IL

As of June 29, 2025 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 Calverton Park neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Metro East apartment is the 2666 Nebraska Ave Model at 2666 Nebraska Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,395 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metro East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Seven Hills Forest Condominiums2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.54
2666 Nebraska Ave, Unit 12666 Nebraska Ave3BR,2BA$0.63
Woodknoll Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.66
2026 E Adelaide Ave, Unit Downstairs2026 E Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$0.76
Oakmont TownhomesTownhome2BR,2BA$0.79
Parc at 720B12BR,2BA$0.73
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Chalet ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.70
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Metro East

What type of rentals are currently available in Metro East?

There are currently 3490 Apartments for Rent in Metro East, IL with pricing that ranges from $489 to $10,638. There are also 1008 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metro East ranging from $390 to $4,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Metro East ranges from $390 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,681.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Metro East range from $674 to $10,638, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $500 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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