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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in East Saint Louis

East Saint Louis, IL has 11 income-based rental properties with 746 total units across the city. Of the 7 properties with available inspection scores, 6 rate good or excellent, reflecting generally well-maintained conditions. None of the mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone.

11
Properties
746
Total units
81/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

Affordability

East Saint Louis has 7 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 318 total units available to income-qualified renters. Median rent, median income, and renter share figures are not available in our current data for this city.

Census ACS
🛡️ Safety
1,020 / 100k · 2019

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the East St. Louis Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,020 per 100,000 residents in 2019. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 29 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in East Saint Louis rates 29 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 33 (Some Transit) for transit access, and a Bike Score of 38. These scores reflect conditions near the 7 assisted properties in this city.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
8 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 8 public schools across 1 district serve East Saint Louis, including 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings and performance vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living

Cost of Renting in East Saint Louis, IL

East Saint Louis is one of Illinois's most affordable rental markets. The 7 HUD-assisted properties tracked on Lease Lantern span 318 units, offering income-based and subsidized options across the city.

  • Subsidized units available: 318 across 7 assisted properties
  • Rent structure: Most units in HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are priced based on household income, not market rate, keeping monthly costs manageable for income-qualified renters.

No median household income figure is available in our current data for this city. If you are determining eligibility, income limits are set by HUD and vary by household size -- your local housing authority can provide the current figures for East Saint Louis.

BEA / BLS
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

None of the 7 HUD-assisted properties tracked on this page are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data. Renters concerned about flood exposure can take this as a reassuring baseline, though conditions at individual addresses may vary.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 81/100(7 of 11 scored)
90+ (2)70–89 (4)60–69 (1)No score (4)

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About East Saint Louis

East Saint Louis, IL has 7 HUD-assisted properties offering 318 total units. Of the 7 scored properties, 2 earned an excellent rating and 4 earned a good rating, according to HUD inspection data.

Getting Around

East Saint Louis scores 29 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 33 (Some Transit) for transit, according to Walk Score. A bike score of 38 suggests some cycling infrastructure is present.

Schools

The city is served by 1 school district with 8 public schools -- including 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Flood Risk

None of the 7 HUD-assisted properties in East Saint Louis are mapped in a high-risk flood zone.

Eligibility & how to apply

Illinois income limits (2026)Illinois public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Illinois

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