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Rental Market Trends in East Saint Louis, IL
Updated August 2026
The average rent in East Saint Louis, IL is $851/month.
Rent in East Saint Louis is 49% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$851/month
Average Rent
722 Sq Ft
Average Size
-30.4%
Change / Year
892
Available Apartments
East Saint Louis rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in East Saint Louis average $673 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in East Saint Louis average $851 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in East Saint Louis average $1,222 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in East Saint Louis average $1,422 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in East Saint Louis, IL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 30.4%, which averages out to $259 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
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Rent Ranges in East Saint Louis, IL
August 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
50%
Below $700/month
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$700 - $1,000/month
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$1,001 - $1,500/month
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$1,501 - $2,000/month
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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 $851, you’ll want to make about $2,836 per month or $34,032 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?
Use the tool below to compare East Saint Louis, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in East Saint Louis?
The average rent in East Saint Louis is $851 per month, which is 48.9% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in East Saint Louis?
The average rent for a house in East Saint Louis, IL is $1,291 per month.
Are rents going up or down in East Saint Louis?
Rents in East Saint Louis, IL are decreasing, with prices down 30.4% year-over-year and $259 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.
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.