Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Clair County, IL from $400 (60 Rentals)

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801 Range Ln
$700 - $1,100
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$700 - $1,100

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801 Range Ln

801 Range LnEast St. Louis, IL 62206
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719 Caroline St, Unit 719
$950
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$950

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719 Caroline St, Unit 719

719 Caroline StBelleville, IL 62220
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53 Hillside Ln, Unit 53
$995
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53 Hillside Ln, Unit 53

53 Hillside LnBelleville, IL 62223
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Prairie Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Lake

31 S County RdMascoutah, IL 62258
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Ansley Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ansley Oaks Apartments

545 Donna DrO'Fallon, IL 62269
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Storyboard on 10th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Storyboard on 10th

927 W Main StMascoutah, IL 62258
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The New Broadview
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The New Broadview

5 E BroadwayEast St. Louis, IL 62201
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135 Arapaho Drive
3 Bedroom Apartments

135 Arapaho Drive

135 Arapaho DrBelleville, IL 62220
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Brookside on Main
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside on Main

3908 W Main StBelleville, IL 62226
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Erna Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Erna Apartments

4220 Erna StBelleville, IL 62226
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109 N 74th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

109 N 74th St

109 N 74th StBelleville, IL 62223
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East Bank Pointe
3 Bedroom Apartments

East Bank Pointe

4010 McCallum CtAlorton, IL 62207
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Express Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Express Apartments

1119 Express DrBelleville, IL 62223
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Shiloh Yorkshire
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shiloh Yorkshire

2 Yorkshire LnBelleville, IL 62221
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601-605 N Charles St
1 Bedroom Apartments

601-605 N Charles St

601-605 N Charles StBelleville, IL 62220
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Cheapest Available St. Clair County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Clair County, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood priced from $200. Cottonwood Village in the Marina Villa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Clair County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedars of Lebanon ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$200
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Main Street1BR,1BA$730
Lakewood Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
1101 S 74th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Parsons Place1 Bdrm Garden, 722 SqFt, Tax Credit, 50% AMI1BR,1BA$851
722 Abend St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Clair County, IL

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Clair County area is the $0.92 price per square foot 801 Range Ln Model at 801 Range Ln in the in the East Saint Louis neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value St. Clair County apartment is the 3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage Model at BSB Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Metro East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Clair County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
801 Range Ln801 Range Ln2BR,1BA$0.92
BSB Apartments3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage3BR,2BA$1.04
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Storyboard on Sugar PineSugar Pine B12BR,1BA$1.12
53 Hillside Ln, Unit 5353 Hillside Ln2BR,2BA$1.11
719 Caroline St, Unit 719719 Caroline St2BR,1BA$1.06
Lakewood Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
3201 Roland Ave, Unit 32013201 Roland Ave2BR,1BA$1.12
Cedars of Lebanon ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.44

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Clair County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Clair County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Clair County is at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments listed at $200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Clair County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Clair County Apartment is $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Clair County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Clair County is starting from $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments.

What is the most affordable St. Clair County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St. Clair County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parsons Place and starts from $1,411.

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