Cheap Homes for Rent in Metro East Neighborhood of O'Fallon, IL from $400 (288 Rentals)

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property at 3879 Alberta St

$500 - $833

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$500 - $833
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3879 Alberta St

St. LouisMO63116

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property at 6506 Lillian Ave

$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 5

6506 Lillian Ave

JenningsMO63136

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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 2 Beds unit found at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedars of Lebanon ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$200
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$447
Aboussie PavilionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$499
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$515
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$525
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
Rivers Edge ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$625
Diplomat Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$650
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro East, IL

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro East area is the $0.64 price per square foot single family home Model at 14 Parkland Pl in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Metro East apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Seven Hills Forest Condominiums starting at $1,300 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Florissant Old Town 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.
14 Parkland Plsingle family home5BR,3BA$0.64
Seven Hills Forest Condominiums2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.54
3617 Tennessee Ave, Unit 2f3617 Tennessee Ave3BR,1BA$0.59
24 W J St, Unit 2424 W J St2BR,1BA$0.72
3808 Meramec St, Unit #23808 Meramec St2BR,1BA$0.61
Woodknoll Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.66
Parc at 720D14BR,4BA$0.54
2102 Chippewa St, Unit 12102 Chippewa St1BR,1BA$0.65
2030 E Fair Ave, Unit Fair ave2030 E Fair Ave2BR,1BA$0.50
Cedars of Lebanon ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.44

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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 Metro East

What type of rentals are currently available in Metro East?

There are currently 3601 Apartments for Rent in Metro East, IL with pricing that ranges from $200 to $8,998. There are also 885 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metro East ranging from $249 to $7,500.

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 $249 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,965.

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 $7,099, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $275 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $299 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $714.

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