Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
East St. Louis, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    East St Louis, IL rent fell 12.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters today are paying $110 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $1,500/month in late 2024.

  • East St Louis sits 42.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 72 total rentals and generally lower price points than larger metros.

  • Price ranges

    East St Louis rents range from $825/month for 2-bedrooms to $1,700/month for 4+ bedrooms, with houses at a median of $1,112/month and apartments at $850/month. The market is weighted toward larger units, with nearly half of rentals being 3-bedrooms.

Median rent

Median rent in East St Louis

$1,100/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in East St Louis is $1,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East St Louis

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East St Louis rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in East St. Louis, IL

Average rent prices in East St Louis have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in East St. Louis, IL

Rent prices in East St Louis vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East St Louis is $850, whereas a house costs $1,112. 1-bedroom apartments in East St Louis run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$895

-

-

1 bedroom

$850

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$825

1%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$1,700

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$895

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East St. Louis, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in East St Louis, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in East St Louis and Bellefontaine Neighbors by all bedroom counts and property types.

East St Louis

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East St Louis, IL is 20% lower than the median rent in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO.

Discover rentals in East St. Louis, IL

17 Cahokia St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Saint Louis house for rent in East St. Louis

2b 1ba available in Cahokia, IL!

17 Cahokia St, East St. Louis, IL 62206

2 beds

1 bath

$450

House for rent

Available Aug 19

1135 Saint Rose Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Saint Louis house for rent in East St. Louis

3b 1ba available in Cahokia to OWN!

1135 Saint Rose Ln, East St. Louis, IL 62206

3 beds

1 bath

$600

House for rent

Available Aug 19

1320 Williams St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Saint Louis house for rent in East St. Louis

3b 3ba Available to OWN!

1320 Williams St, East St. Louis, IL 62206

3 beds

1 bath

$625

House for rent

Available Aug 18

1611 Mousette Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Saint Louis house for rent in East St. Louis

3 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Feb 26

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Frequently asked questions for East St. Louis, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the East St Louis rental market.

How much is rent in East St Louis?

The average rent in East St Louis is $1,100 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East St Louis?

Average rent prices in East St Louis have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does East St Louis rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East St Louis is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East St Louis?

To comfortably afford rent in East St Louis, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in East St Louis?

January offers the lowest rental prices in East St. Louis, with rents roughly 31% lower than November's peak pricing. April and August see the most competition among renters.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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