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5549 Southfield DrSt. Louis, MO 63129
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Ruma, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ruma Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ruma, IL is a Studio unit found at Perryville Senior Apartments priced from $575. Jefferson Townhomes in the Lemay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ruma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Perryville Senior ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$575
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$800
Telegraph CrossingOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$820
215 anderson lane A1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$825
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruma, IL and Nearby

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ruma area is the $1.39 price per square foot Shan B2 Model at Storyboard on Shan in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value Ruma apartment is the Two Bed One Bath Model at Linwood Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the OFallon 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.
Storyboard on ShanShan B22BR,2BA$1.39
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.14
215 anderson lane A2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Storyboard on WisteriaWisteria B12BR,1BA$1.34
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood A11BR,1BA$1.16
Black Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Tuscany Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.21
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.31

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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 $712 at Perryville Senior Apartments.

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 $985 at Jefferson Townhomes.

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