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Cheapest Available St. Louis City County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Louis City County, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood priced from $418. Preservation Square Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $492. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Louis City County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
Diplomat0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$575
Gateway on GrandD34BR,2BA$599
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$621
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$635

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Louis City County, MO

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Louis City County area is the $0.32 price per square foot 2614 Accomac St Model at 2614 Accomac St, Unit 2614 Accomac #2F in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value St. Louis City County apartment is the 2317 Indiana Ave Model at 2317 Indiana Ave, Unit 2F starting at $2,100 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Louis City County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2614 Accomac St, Unit 2614 Accomac #2F2614 Accomac St2BR,1BA$0.32
2317 Indiana Ave, Unit 2F2317 Indiana Ave4BR,2BA$0.87
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
4472 Enright Ave, Unit 4472A enright4472 Enright Ave3BR,1BA$0.82
2026 E Adelaide Ave, Unit Downstairs2026 E Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
College Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.83
114 W Courtois St, Unit 1fl114 W Courtois St1BR,1BA$0.90
3439 Louisiana Ave, Unit 2 Floor3439 Louisiana Ave1BR,1BA$0.75

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Louis City County

What type of rentals are currently available in St. Louis City County?

There are currently 2057 Apartments for Rent in St. Louis City County, MO with pricing that ranges from $418 to $7,935. There are also 399 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Louis City County ranging from $400 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Louis City County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Louis City County ranges from $400 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,716.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in St. Louis City County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in St. Louis City County range from $674 to $6,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $895 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $854.

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