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1501 S 7th St,
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$1,258 - $3,850
Studio - 4 Beds
Rental Market Trends in East Saint Louis, IL
What is the average rent in East Saint Louis, IL?
$949/month
Average Rent
722 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+16.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in East Saint Louis, IL is $949 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in East Saint Louis more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in East Saint Louis, you can expect to pay about $663 per month for a studio, $949 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,275 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,433 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in East Saint Louis, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 16.5%, which averages out to $157 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in East Saint Louis, IL
Last Updated March 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
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50%
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$1,501 - $2,000/month
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in East Saint Louis, IL?
Because the average rent in East Saint Louis is $949, you’ll want to make about $3,163 per month or $37,956 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does East Saint Louis, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.