
Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Clair County, IL from $600 (67 Rentals)
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1320 Williams St

106 S Benton St

117 S 4th St

608 St Monica Dr

2609 Sierra Dr

541 N 27th St

1009 Ernest St

18 N 44th St

9902 W Main St
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5050 Hallows Ave

225 S Church St

1009 Ernest St

306 Isabell St

5617 Warren Ave

718 S Church St

1807 Jamestown Rd

1808 Jamestown Rd

1802 Jamestown Rd

1810 Jamestown Rd
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516 N 84th St

305 W 7th St

8 Helen Ct

109.5 W 4th St

104 N 27th St

59 S 49th St

94 Peachtree Ln

120 Ashley Dr

131 Ashley Dr

318 Levin Dr
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5538 Avon Pl

26 Leonard Dr

5611 Hallows Ave

109 Jerome Ln

101 W 5th St

21 Gundlach Pl

3511 Converse Ave

1339 N County Rd

912 E Adams St

106 Lee Dr
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1104 Arrowhead Dr

324 N Jackson St

838 N 23rd St

1438 N 44th St

1312 N 51st St

779 Mildred Ave

47 St Henry Dr

256 Eagle Ridge

428 W Dee St, Unit 52

6040 Old Collinsville Rd
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St. Clair County, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in St. Clair County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,196 | $625 | $2,225 |
| St. Clair County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,476 | $625 | $3,000 |
| St. Clair County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,207 | $1,250 | $3,850 |
| St. Clair County 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,911 | $1,655 | $3,800 |
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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 East St. Louis 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 |
| Williamsburg Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Parsons Place | 2 Bdrm Garden, 885 SqFt, Tax Credit, 40% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $801 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Clair County, IL
As of July 31, 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 St. Louis neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value St. Clair County apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Reside Here Apartments & Rentals starting at $1,195 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Belleville 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 |
| 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 |
| Storyboard on Wil | Wil B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| 719 Caroline St, Unit 719 | 719 Caroline St | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 53 Hillside Ln, Unit 53 | 53 Hillside Ln | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| 3203 Roland Ave, Unit 3203 | 3203 Roland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 1728 Saint Louis Ave, Unit 1728 | 1728 Saint Louis Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.44 |
Frequently Asked Questions about St. Clair County
What type of rentals are currently available in St. Clair County?
There are currently 370 Apartments for Rent in St. Clair County, IL with pricing that ranges from $200 to $2,605. There are also 175 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Clair County ranging from $625 to $3,850.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Clair County?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Clair County ranges from $625 to $3,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,724.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in St. Clair County?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in St. Clair County range from $1,300 to $2,178, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $625 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,704.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.