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Affton, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Affton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Affton, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Courtland Manor in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood priced from $825. Covington Place Apartments in the River Breeze Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $846. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Affton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtland ManorOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$825
Covington Place Apartments2 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$846
The Villages at General GrantHadleigh Efficiency1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Affton, MO and Nearby

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Affton area is the $1.28 price per square foot 5801 Sunshine Dr Model at 5801 Sunshine Dr, Unit 205 in the in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Affton apartment is the Wilmore Model at Parkshire Apartment starting at $949 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Affton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5801 Sunshine Dr, Unit 2055801 Sunshine Dr2BR,1BA$1.28
Parkshire ApartmentWilmore2BR,1BA$1.02
10050 Willdan Dr, Unit Apt. A10050 Willdan Dr2BR,1BA$1.39
Monte Carlo ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Mackenzie Place2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.28
2520 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2520 - B2520 Telegraph Rd1BR,1BA$1.00
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Courtland ManorOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Concord Place Apartments1 Bedoom1BR,1BA$1.40
2530 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2530 - B2530 Telegraph Rd1BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Affton

What type of rentals are currently available in Affton?

There are currently 245 Apartments for Rent in Affton, MO with pricing that ranges from $635 to $3,360. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Affton ranging from $595 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Affton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Affton ranges from $595 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,808.

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