Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Clair County, IL from $300 (41 Rentals)

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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. Cottonwood Village in the Mount Pleasant 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
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$414
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
The New Broadview1a1tG1BR,1BA$709
215 anderson lane A1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$825
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
Meadows at Shadow Ridge1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900

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

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Clair County area is the $1.13 price per square foot Hayden B1 Model at Storyboard on Hayden in the in the Timberbrook neighborhood starting from $1,410. The second greatest value St. Clair County apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Brookside Manor starting at $1,275 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the OFallon 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.
Storyboard on HaydenHayden B12BR,2.5BA$1.13
Brookside ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
11 Hillside Ln, Unit 1111 Hillside Ln2BR,2BA$1.00
215 anderson lane A2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Storyboard on WilWil B12BR,1.5BA$1.02
1 Briargate Lane, Unit Apt. 21 Briargate Lane2BR,1BA$0.95
303 S Vine St, Unit 4303 S Vine St2BR,1BA$0.97
609 S Main St, Unit A609 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.10
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Clair County

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

There are currently 410 Apartments for Rent in St. Clair County, IL with pricing that ranges from $635 to $3,975. There are also 116 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Clair County ranging from $390 to $3,500.

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 $390 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,750.

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 $975 to $2,819, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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