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property at 5611 Hallows Ave

5611 Hallows Ave

East St. LouisIL62204

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CaseyvilleIL62232
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220 N Monroe St

LebanonIL62254

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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
Parsons Place Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$668
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
215 anderson lane A1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$825
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
Shiloh Commons HoldingsA1 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$993

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

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Clair County area is the $1.11 price per square foot Hayden B1 Model at Storyboard on Hayden in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value St. Clair County apartment is the Two Bed One Bath Model at Linwood Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $0.91 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$1.11
Linwood ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.91
7337 IL-15, Unit 107337 IL-152BR,1BA$0.91
BSB Apartments2 Bd Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.98
215 anderson lane A2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Storyboard on Sugar PineSugar Pine B12BR,1BA$1.08
1 Briargate Lane, Unit Apt. 21 Briargate Lane2BR,1BA$0.95
114 Lauren Cir114 Lauren Cir2BR,2BA$1.06
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60
Storyboard on 10th10th A11BR,1BA$0.96

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 $414 to $3,200. There are also 146 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Clair County ranging from $500 to $3,400.

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 $500 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,696.

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 $1,000 to $1,959, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $2,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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