
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO Under $4,500 (201 Rentals)
Rental terms in St. Louis as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Woodward Lofts

The Euclid

Orion

Montclair on the Park

Covington Place Apartments

The Gentrys Landing Apartments

Mansion House 1
The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

Expo at Forest Park

Station House - A New Community.

SoHo Apartments

The Residences at Delmar DivINe

One Hundred Above the Park

One Cardinal Way

Monogram on Washington

Piazza on West Pine

York House
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Ventana Lofts

Bogen Lofts

Waterford Downs

Boulder Springs

Lofts at Lafayette Square

Gallery Premier Apartment Homes

Residences at Forest Park

Cortona at Forest Park

Millennium at Creve Coeur
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Pointe 400 Apartments

Dorchester

The View at Forest Park

Residences at the Boulevard

West End Terrace

The Clover at Olive Crossing

Steelcote Square

Grand Flats

Vangard Lofts

Convent Gardens Apartments
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Black Forest Apartments

Le Coeur Du Monde

Encore at Forest Park

Westminster Place Apartments and Townhomes

The Laurel Apartments

Hawthorne

The Era Collective

The Towers at Gateway City

Marlowe
St. Louis's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Louis?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
St. Louis Studio Apartments | $1,264 | $499 | $4,579 |
St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $418 | $6,216 |
St. Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $489 | $7,935 |
St. Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $674 | $7,049 |
St. Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $854 | $3,390 |
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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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term St. Louis Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in St. Louis?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in St. Louis is at Stanford Place listed at $622.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term St. Louis Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in St. Louis is $1,968.
What is the largest Short-term St. Louis Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in St. Louis is a 3,884 square feet unit starting from $755 at The Era Collective.
What is the average size for St. Louis Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in St. Louis is currently at 643 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.