Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ruma, IL from $400 (15 Rentals)

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Trolley Circle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trolley Circle

7235 Westfield Plaza DrBelleville, IL 62223
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Cheapest Available Ruma Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ruma, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Trolley Circle in the East Saint Louis neighborhood priced from $414. Perryville Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ruma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$414
Perryville Senior ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$575
Bradford Place & Ansley Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$610
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$810
Telegraph CrossingOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruma, IL and Nearby

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ruma area is the $0.91 price per square foot Two Bed One Bath Model at Linwood Apartments in the in the OFallon neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Ruma apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Reside Here Apartments & Rentals starting at $1,295 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Willow Walk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ruma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Storyboard on ShanShan B12BR,2BA$1.35
Northbrooke CommonsB22BR,2BA$1.36
Storyboard on WisteriaWisteria B12BR,1BA$1.34
Lakewood Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.24
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood A11BR,1BA$1.16
Southfield Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ruma Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ruma Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ruma Apartment is $414 at Trolley Circle.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ruma Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ruma is starting from $481 at Trolley Circle.

What is the most affordable Ruma Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ruma Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jefferson Townhomes and starts from $1,150.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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