Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Clair County, IL from $386 (44 Rentals)

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property at 25 N 44th St
$795

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Base Rent$795
Total Monthly Price$795
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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25 N 44th St

BellevilleIL62226

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property at 104 Lee Dr
$900
2 Bedroom Rentals
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104 Lee Dr

O'FallonIL62269
property at 428 W Dee St
$1,025

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Base Rent$1,025
Total Monthly Price$1,025
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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428 W Dee St, Unit 52

428 W Dee St
LebanonIL62254
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property at 2625 S Belt W
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050
Total Monthly Price$1,050
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2625 S Belt W

BellevilleIL62226

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

As of September 27, 2026 the best value rental home in the St. Clair County area is the $1.13 price per square foot 7010 Monaco Dr Model at 7010 Monaco Dr in the O'Fallon neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value St. Clair County rental home is the 20 S 10th St Model at 20 S 10th St in the Belleville neighborhood starting at $1,800 with a $0.80 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Clair County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7010 Monaco Dr7010 Monaco Dr5BR, 4BA$1.13
20 S 10th St20 S 10th St3BR, 2BA$0.80
539 Ponderosa Ave, Unit 2539 Ponderosa Ave2BR, 1.5BA$1.17
15 Edwards Ln15 Edwards Ln2BR, 2BA$1.88
428 W Dee St, Unit 52428 W Dee St2BR, 2BA$0.89
6202 Warren Dr6202 Warren Dr2BR, 1BA$1.20
5611 Hallows Ave5611 Hallows Ave1BR, 1BA$0.90
4104 Shirley Dr4104 Shirley Dr3BR, 1BA$1.38
2625 S Belt W2625 S Belt W2BR, 1BA$1.17
25 N 44th St25 N 44th St2BR, 1BA$1.14

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Clair County

What type of rentals are currently available in St. Clair County?

There are currently 373 Apartments for Rent in St. Clair County, IL with pricing that ranges from $625 to $2,785. There are also 140 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Clair County ranging from $386 to $4,500.

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 $386 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,545.

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