Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Clair County, IL from $400 (71 Rentals)

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

801 Range LnEast St. Louis, IL 62206
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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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1013-1017 Brookshire Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1013-1017 Brookshire Ct

1013-1017 Brookshire CtBelleville, IL 62221
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Bouse Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

5 Lindbergh CirBelleville, IL 62221
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4 Lindbergh Cir
1 Bedroom Apartments

4 Lindbergh Cir

4 Lindbergh CirBelleville, IL 62221
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Bouse Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

2905 West BlvdBelleville, IL 62221
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Bouse Apartment Homes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

2122 E Belle AveBelleville, IL 62221
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Bouse Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

326 W H StBelleville, IL 62226
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Bouse Apartment Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

317-321 W I StBelleville, IL 62226
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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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Bouse Apartment Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

1021 Brookshire CtBelleville, IL 62221
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1048 Brookshire Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1048 Brookshire Ct

1048 Brookshire CtBelleville, IL 62221
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Bouse Apartment Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

1037 Brookshire CtBelleville, IL 62221
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Bouse Apartment Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

2917 West BlvdBelleville, IL 62221
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

2913 West BlvdBelleville, IL 62221
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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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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 Lakewood Estates in the OFallon neighborhood priced from $150. 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
Lakewood Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$150
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Main Street1BR,1BA$730
Willow Park ApartmentsThe McGuire1BR,1BA$800

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

As of March 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Clair County area is the $1.16 price per square foot Hayden B1 Model at Storyboard on Hayden in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value St. Clair County 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 St. Clair County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Storyboard on HaydenHayden B12BR,2.5BA$1.16
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood B12BR,2BA$1.13
Storyboard on Fountain ViewFountain View B12BR,1.5BA$1.13
801 Range Ln801 Range Ln2BR,1BA$0.92
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
1 Briargate Lane1 Briargate Lane1BR,1BA$0.97
Lakewood Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.19
303 S Vine St, Unit 1303 S Vine St2BR,1BA$1.03
609 S Main St, Unit A609 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.10
1728 Saint Louis Ave, Unit 17281728 Saint Louis Ave2BR,1BA$1.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Clair County Apartments

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 $150 at Lakewood Estates.

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 $795 at Cottonwood Village.

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 Apartments and starts from $1,411.

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