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508 North 48th Street

508 North 48th Street, East St. Louis, IL 62205

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Searching for an apartment for rent in East St. Louis, IL? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 5 available rental units listed on Apartment List in East St. Louis. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in East St. Louis is Ask for a studio, Ask for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,373 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In East St. Louis, the average rent is for a studio, for a 1-bedroom, $1,373 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,529 for a 3-bedroom.

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find apartments that allow pets.

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in East St. Louis.

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around East St. Louis. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Harris-Stowe State University, Saint Louis University, St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Southwestern Illinois College, Fontbonne University, and Ranken Technical College.

"I walked all the way from East Saint Louis. /I never had but that one, one thin dime. /I laid my head in a New York woman's lap. /She laid her little cute head in mine." (- Blind Willie McTell, "East St Louis Blues")

The city of East St. Louis, IL, has a rich musical history. It's been home to some awesome blues and jazz musicians, including bebop pioneer Miles Davis and ragtime blues legend Blind Willie McTell. Even Tina Turner began her career singing in the nightclubs of East St. Louis. You might not experience the same international success as Tina after you spend an evening crooning at the karaoke, but you can still have a great night out in the legendary blues and jazz clubs that still exist here.

Moving to East St. Louis

There are some fantastic bargains available on rental homes, including serviced apartments. When you go to view rental properties, take the usual things with you (proof of income, etc), but don't feel you have to rush into signing on the dotted line. The vacancy rate here is much higher than in most US cities, so it's a renter's market.

Neighborhoods in East St. Louis

Edgemont:Edgemont is one of the best neighborhoods in East St. Louis, with plenty of studio apartments for rent close to shops, bars, and eating establishments. You'll be slightly further out from St. Louis than you would be in other neighborhoods.

City Center: East St. Louis city center has a vacancy rate of over 20 percent, so you should have no problem renting an apartment here.

State St/N 69th St: Moderately priced neighborhood.

Living in East St. Louis

Many people in East St. Louis ride the bus, while others drive or share a ride. A car is always useful for city living, but you could rely on public transport in East St. Louis if you needed to -- plenty of people here manage it. Try to find a secure parking area for your vehicle. East St. Louis has a lot to offer to new residents, such as inspiring exhibitions by emerging artists, experimental theater, and, of course, that fabulous musical heritage. You can see blues bands and local rock groups perform every week if you want to. Aspire to playing the blues yourself? There's no better place to get started.

Apartments for Rent in East St. Louis, IL

Parsons Place

4210 N Park Dr

638 Terrace Drive

650 North 80th Street

508 North 48th Street

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Apartments for Rent in East St. Louis, IL

Parsons Place

4210 N Park Dr

638 Terrace Drive

650 North 80th Street

508 North 48th Street

More Rental Options

Find an apartment for rent in East St. Louis, IL

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is rent in East St. Louis?

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in East St. Louis?

How much should I pay for rent in East St. Louis?

How can I find off-campus housing in East St. Louis?

Living in East St. Louis, IL

East St. Louis Apartment Renter's Guide

East St. Louis Apartment Renter's Guide