Rent in East Saint Louis, IL
Across East Saint Louis's 7 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,089 a month, with figures from $820–$1,349. The highest typical rent is in 62202 ($1,320) and the lowest in 62204 ($930). Owner-occupied homes in St. Clair County pay about 2.03% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $780–$1,064 | 7 |
| 1 bed | $1,010 | $286–$1,104 | 7 |
| 2 beds | $1,089 | $820–$1,349 | 7 |
| 3 beds | $1,330 | $866–$1,731 | 7 |
| 4 beds | $1,540 | $1,070–$1,997 | 7 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
East Saint Louis ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in East Saint Louis, IL?
- About $1,089 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $820–$1,349. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in East Saint Louis, IL?
- About $1,010 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $286–$1,104. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in East Saint Louis, IL?
- About $1,330 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $866–$1,731. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in East Saint Louis, IL?
- About $970 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $780–$1,064. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in East Saint Louis, IL?
- About $1,540 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $1,070–$1,997. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which East Saint Louis ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 62202 has the highest typical rent at $1,320 a month, and 62204 the lowest at $930.
- What is the property tax rate in East Saint Louis, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in St. Clair County pay a typical 2.03% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these East Saint Louis rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).