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Rental Market Trends in East Saint Louis, IL

What is the average rent in East Saint Louis, IL?

$853/month

Average Rent

722 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-26.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

East Saint Louis, IL Rental Market Overview

The average rent in East Saint Louis, IL is $853 per month. This is 48% lower than the national average rent of $1,645/month, making renting in East Saint Louis more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in East Saint Louis average $663 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in East Saint Louis average $853 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in East Saint Louis average $1,188 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in East Saint Louis average $1,431 or more per month.

Data Updated: June 1, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$663/month
400 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$853/month
722 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,188/month
898 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,431/month
1,220 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$992/month
521 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,019/month
636 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,340/month
656 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,398/month
889 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,777/month
1,085 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in East Saint Louis, IL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 26.8%, which averages out to $227 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in East Saint Louis, IL
Last Updated June 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in East Saint Louis, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
50% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in East Saint Louis, IL?

Because the average rent in East Saint Louis is $853, you’ll want to make about $2,843 per month or $34,116 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.

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East Saint Louis, IL

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SoHo Apartments

1501 S 7th St,
St. Louis, MO 63104

Studio - 4 Beds | $1,258 - $3,850

The Gentrys Landing Apartments

The Gentrys Landing Apartments

400 N 4th St,
Saint Louis, MO 63102

Studio - 2 Beds | $855 - $3,254

Six Cord

Six Cord

1000 Washington Ave,
St. Louis, MO 63101

1-2 Beds | $1,050 - $1,950

The Jewel Whispering Oaks

The Jewel Whispering Oaks

1856 Jewel Sisson Dr,
Swansea, IL 62223

1-3 Beds | $1,349 - $1,889

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in East Saint Louis?

The average rent in East Saint Louis is $853 per month, which is 48.1% lower than the national average of $1,645.

What is the average rent for a house in East Saint Louis?

The average rent for a house in East Saint Louis, IL is $1,340 per month.

Are rents going up or down in East Saint Louis?

Rents in East Saint Louis, IL are decreasing, with prices down 26.8% year-over-year and $227 less per month.

What rent range is most common in East Saint Louis?

In East Saint Louis, IL, 50% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Illinois East Saint Louis Rental Trends

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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