
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Clair County, IL from $625 (58 Rentals)
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5 Beverly Ln

Cottonwood Village

Williamsburg Apartments

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3203 Roland Ave, Unit 3203

1305 N Church St

Brookside Apartments

1908 Muren Blvd

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2911 S Belt W, Unit Apt 4

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312 Gettysburg Rd, Unit A
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Parsons Place

Wilson Apartments

Storyboard on Roger

Bouse Apartment Homes

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4607 Ruth St, Unit B

631 Vicksburg Dr, Unit B

Ben Louis Apartments

500 E A St

722 Abend St

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2314 Frank Scott Pky W, Unit 2314 frank scott parkway
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13 Hillside Ln, Unit 13

Cedars of Lebanon Apartments

Trolley Circle

Kingery Court Apartments

Prairie Lake

Ansley Oaks Apartments

Bradford Place & Ansley Oaks Apartments

Storyboard on 10th

Metro Landing of Swansea - Senior 55+

Lofts on the Square (Senior 55+)
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The New Broadview

135 Arapaho Drive

Brookside on Main

Erna Apartments

109 N 74th St

Lakewood Estates

East Bank Pointe

Express Apartments

44 Orchard Apartments

Shiloh Yorkshire
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11 Kensington Heights Rd

Renovated 2 Bedroom Townhome!

17 Kensington Heights Rd

601-605 N Charles St

215 anderson lane A

818-874 Lincoln Hwy

Lake Christine Village Apartments

2495 Royal Mine Road

7 Pheasantwood Dr

4017 Mississippi
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair County Studio Apartments | $1,409 | $1,409 | $1,409 |
| St. Clair County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $625 | $1,760 |
| St. Clair County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $795 | $2,785 |
| St. Clair County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $1,070 | $2,168 |
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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 Cottonwood Village in the East St. Louis neighborhood priced from $695. Parsons Place in the East St. Louis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $801. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Clair County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $695 |
| Parsons Place | 2 Bdrm Garden, 885 SqFt, Tax Credit, 40% AMI | 2BR, 1BA | $801 |
| Wilson Apartments | Two Bedroom - No Laundry | 2BR, 1BA | $825 |
| Bouse Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $845 |
| 4017 Mississippi | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Clair County, IL
As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Clair County area is the $0.92 price per square foot 4 Bd Townhouse Model at BSB Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value St. Clair County apartment is the Sugar Pine C1 Model at Storyboard on Sugar Pine in the O'Fallon neighborhood starting at $1,375 with a $1.01 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSB Apartments | 4 Bd Townhouse | 4BR, 2BA | $0.92 |
| Storyboard on Sugar Pine | Sugar Pine C1 | 3BR, 2BA | $1.01 |
| Storyboard on Hayden | Hayden B1 | 2BR, 2.5BA | $1.08 |
| 1118 E 3rd St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.18 |
| Reside Here Apartments & Rentals | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.18 |
| 13 Hillside Ln, Unit 13 | 13 Hillside Ln | 2BR, 2BA | $1.00 |
| 719 Caroline St | 719 Caroline St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.94 |
| 3203 Roland Ave, Unit 3203 | 3203 Roland Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $0.88 |
| 2911 S Belt W, Unit Apt 4 | 2911 S Belt W | 2BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| Wilson Apartments | Two Bedroom - No Laundry | 2BR, 1BA | $1.10 |
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 $695 at Cottonwood Village.
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 Williamsburg Apartments and starts from $1,070.
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