Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Clair County, IL from $600 (51 Rentals)

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property at 21 Beth Ann Dr

$835

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$835

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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21 Beth Ann Dr, Unit B

21 Beth Ann Dr
BellevilleIL62221

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property at 607 S 11th St

$995

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$995

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$995

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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607 S 11th St

BellevilleIL62220

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property at 106 Lee Dr

$1,025

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106 Lee Dr

O'FallonIL62269
property at 75 Hillside Ln

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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75 Hillside Ln

BellevilleIL62223
property at 2928 Mary Irene St

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2928 Mary Irene St

BellevilleIL62226

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedars of Lebanon ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$200
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Lakewood Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Brookside Apartments1 Bedroom Updated Main Street1BR,1BA$795
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
1101 S 74th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Parsons Place1 Bdrm Garden, 722 SqFt, Tax Credit, 50% AMI1BR,1BA$851
Storyboard on RogerRoger A21BR,1BA$885
722 Abend St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895

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

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Clair County area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage Model at BSB Apartments in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,150. 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 Willow Walk 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 Apartments3 Bd Townhouse w/ Garage3BR,2BA$1.04
Reside Here Apartments & Rentals2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Storyboard on Sugar PineSugar Pine B12BR,1BA$1.12
1400 Sangamon Dr2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.15
719 Caroline St, Unit 719719 Caroline St2BR,1BA$1.06
Ben Louis Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
3201 Roland Ave, Unit 32013201 Roland Ave2BR,1BA$1.12
Lakewood Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Cedars of Lebanon ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.44

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Clair County

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

There are currently 366 Apartments for Rent in St. Clair County, IL with pricing that ranges from $200 to $2,795. There are also 153 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Clair County ranging from $675 to $4,000.

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 $675 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,772.

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 $2,258, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $675 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.