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St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Louis, MO

Pricing Updated: 03/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the St. Louis, MO area range in price from $379 to $9,082 with an overall median price of $1,956. The three St. Louis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pine Lawn at $745, Charlack at $700, and Mark Twain I 70 Industrial at $745. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Louis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pine Lawn$745$74533
Charlack$865$700822
Mark Twain I 70 Industrial$900$74593
Providence$925$85039
Green Mount Manor$995$575486
College Hill$1,026$4921285
Bellerive$1,080$700687
Baden$1,122$6001447
Jennings$1,122$6001914
Moline Acres$1,122$6002156

Cheapest Available St. Louis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood priced from $418. Coronado Place and Towers in the Central West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $489. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Louis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
Coronado Place and TowersThe Topaz2BR,1BA$489
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$525
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
The Icon (new)D34BR,2BA$599
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO

As of March 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Louis area is the $0.69 price per square foot 4303 S Grand Blvd Model at 4303 S Grand Blvd in the in the Dutchtown neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value St. Louis apartment is the 4232 Louisiana Ave Model at 4232 Louisiana Ave, Unit Lower starting at $1,300 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Dutchtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4303 S Grand Blvd4303 S Grand Blvd3BR,2BA$0.69
4232 Louisiana Ave, Unit Lower4232 Louisiana Ave2BR,1BA$0.72
3169 Nebraska Ave, Unit Second Floor3169 Nebraska Ave2BR,1BA$0.62
7629 Ivory Ave, Unit 2F7629 Ivory Ave2BR,2BA$0.73
Bentwood Townhomes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.77
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$0.79
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Chalet ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.70
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74

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St. Louis Overview

The St. Louis area is a great place to live in the Midwest, thanks mostly in part to its central location and the fact that there is so much to do for a city of its size. Compared to most other US cities, the cost of living in St. Louis is relatively affordable and there are options for great housing in homes or apartments in St. Louis for just about any budget.

Why live in St. Louis, MO?

The variety of activities in the city and surrounding area makes St. Louis a great place for singles, as well as those with a family. Some of the elementary and high schools in the city are among the best in the nation, while the city boasts two major universities: Washington University and Saint Louis University for higher education. You get a sense of a small-town atmosphere with big city amenities almost anywhere in the city.

St. Louis, MO
Population: 302,838

Ranked #64

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around St. Louis, MO

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Louis Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Louis?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Louis is at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments listed at $569.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Louis Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Louis Apartment is $418 at The Railton Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Louis Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Louis is starting from $489 at Coronado Place and Towers.

What is the most affordable St. Louis Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St. Louis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fox Grove Management Office and starts from $674.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee

I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

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When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.