
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Clair County, IL from $400 (68 Rentals)
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Cottonwood Village

The New Broadview

Willow Park Apartments

Park Terrace Apartments

215 anderson lane A

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1 Briargate Lane, Unit Apt. 2

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5711 N Park Dr

8612 W Main St, Unit # 6 First floor Age 55 and over

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St. Clair County, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Clair County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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St. Clair County Studio Apartments | $1,387 | $635 | $2,140 |
St. Clair County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $695 | $2,316 |
St. Clair County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $740 | $3,200 |
St. Clair County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $1,250 | $2,830 |
St. Clair County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $1,600 | $3,975 |
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Cheapest Available St. Clair County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Clair County, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Trolley Circle in the East Saint Louis neighborhood priced from $414. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Trolley Circle | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $414 |
Cottonwood Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
The New Broadview | 1a1tF | 1BR,1BA | $709 |
Storyboard on 40th | 40th A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
215 anderson lane A | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Bouse Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Storyboard on Wil | Wil B1 | 2BR,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Clair County, IL
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Clair County area is the $1.13 price per square foot Hayden B1 Model at Storyboard on Hayden in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,410. The second greatest value St. Clair County apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Brookside Manor starting at $1,275 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the OFallon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Clair County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Storyboard on Hayden | Hayden B1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
Brookside Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
Linwood Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
11 Hillside Ln, Unit 11 | 11 Hillside Ln | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
8612 W Main St, Unit # 6 First floor Age 55 and over | 8612 W Main St | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
215 anderson lane A | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Storyboard on Wil | Wil B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
1 Briargate Lane, Unit Apt. 2 | 1 Briargate Lane | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Trolley Circle | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Clair County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Clair County?
The cheapest apartment in St. Clair County is Trolley Circle which is listed at $414, while the average apartment in St. Clair County costs $1,635.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St. Clair County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 34 regular apartments in St. Clair County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in St. Clair County?
Cheap apartments in St. Clair County have an average cost of $371 which is $1,264 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Clair County.
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