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

Cottonwood Village

115 Jerome Ln

102 N 27th St

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801 Range Ln

Brookside Apartments

Lakewood Estates

1908 Muren Blvd

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212 N 44th St, Unit #5 The Danielle
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2619 Sierra Dr

Storyboard on Roger

21 Beth Ann Dr

Bouse Apartment Homes

309 Baltes Dr

305 Baltes Dr

3503 Falling Springs Rd

Parsons Place

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3201 Roland Ave, Unit 3201
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1205 Upper Cahokia Rd

Ben Louis Apartments

219 N 48th St

500 E A St

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719 Caroline St, Unit 719

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2314 Frank Scott Pky W, Unit 2314 frank scott parkway

Shiloh Commons Holdings

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53 Hillside Ln, Unit 53

Linwood Apartments

Green Door Apartments
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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+)

The New Broadview

135 Arapaho Drive

Brookside on Main
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Erna Apartments

109 N 74th St

East Bank Pointe

Express Apartments

44 Orchard Apartments

Shiloh Yorkshire

11 Kensington Heights Rd

Renovated 2 Bedroom Townhome!

17 Kensington Heights Rd

601-605 N Charles St
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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 | $1,094 | $200 | $2,159 |
| St. Clair County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $200 | $1,821 |
| St. Clair County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $200 | $2,899 |
| St. Clair County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $1,300 | $2,234 |
| St. Clair County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $1,650 | $1,704 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $200 |
| Cottonwood Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Brookside Apartments | 1 Bedroom Main Street | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| Lakewood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Bouse Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| 1101 S 74th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Parsons Place | 1 Bdrm Garden, 722 SqFt, Tax Credit, 50% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| 722 Abend St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 801 Range Ln | 801 Range Ln | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| BSB Apartments | 3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Reside Here Apartments & Rentals | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| Linwood Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Storyboard on Sugar Pine | Sugar Pine B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 53 Hillside Ln, Unit 53 | 53 Hillside Ln | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| 719 Caroline St, Unit 719 | 719 Caroline St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Lakewood Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 3201 Roland Ave, Unit 3201 | 3201 Roland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Studio | Studio ,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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