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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 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
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruma, IL and Nearby

As of August 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ruma area is the $1.24 price per square foot Wisteria B3 Model at Storyboard on Wisteria in the in the Willow Walk neighborhood starting from $1,549. The second greatest value Ruma apartment is the Rockwood B1 Model at Storyboard on Rockwood starting at $1,385 with a $1.13 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 WisteriaWisteria B32BR,2BA$1.24
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood B12BR,2BA$1.13
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
Lakewood Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.24
Oaks Of Dutch Hollow2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.14
Meadows at Shadow Ridge1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.17
Tuscany Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.21
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60

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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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