Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Clair County, IL from $400 (69 Rentals)

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Trolley Circle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trolley Circle

7235 Westfield Plaza DrBelleville, 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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1013-1017 Brookshire Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1013-1017 Brookshire Ct

1013-1017 Brookshire CtBelleville, 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

5 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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Bouse Apartment Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

2913 West BlvdBelleville, IL 62221
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135 Arapaho Drive
3 Bedroom Apartments

135 Arapaho Drive

135 Arapaho DrBelleville, IL 62220
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Bouse Apartment Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

18-20 Kensington Heights RdBelleville, 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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Erna Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Erna Apartments

4220 Erna StBelleville, IL 62226
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Bouse Apartment Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bouse Apartment Homes

161-163 Freedom DrBelleville, 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 Trolley Circle in the East Saint Louis neighborhood priced from $414. Storyboard on 10th in the Timberbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Clair County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$414
Storyboard on 10th10th A11BR,1BA$625
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Main Street1BR,1BA$730
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
Parsons Place Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$851
500 E A St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895

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

As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Clair County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3Bd Deluxe Townhouse w/ Garage Model at BSB Apartments in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value St. Clair County apartment is the Hayden B1 Model at Storyboard on Hayden starting at $1,395 with a $1.11 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.
BSB Apartments3Bd Deluxe Townhouse w/ Garage3BR,2BA$1.00
Storyboard on HaydenHayden B12BR,2.5BA$1.11
Storyboard on Park EntrancePark Entrance B22BR,2BA$1.15
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
1 Briargate Lane, Unit Apt. 21 Briargate Lane2BR,1BA$0.95
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood A11BR,1BA$1.16
605 S Main St605 S Main St2BR,1BA$1.06
609 S Main St, Unit A609 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.10
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60
Storyboard on 10th10th A11BR,1BA$0.96

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 32 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 $587 which is $1,048 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Clair County.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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