Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central West End Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $400 (122 Rentals)

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Central West End, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central West End area of St. Louis, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Coronado Place and Towers priced from $489. St. Luke's Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $569. Here are the most affordable Central West End apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coronado Place and TowersThe Topaz2BR,1BA$489
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$640
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$660
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$678
The MichelangeloStudioStudio,1BA$700
Gallery Central West EndSmall EfficiencyStudio,1BA$725
The Fairmont & Monticello ApartmentsMonticello Studios ('03, '08)Studio,1BA$755
275 on the ParkWestmoreland StudioStudio,1BA$775
4349 Forest Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central West End, MO

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central West End area is the $1.17 price per square foot 4414 W Pine Blvd Model at 4414 W Pine Blvd, Unit 2 in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Central West End apartment is the 4400 Delmar Blvd Model at 4400 Delmar Blvd, Unit 4400 Delmar starting at $1,700 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Cheltenham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4414 W Pine Blvd, Unit 24414 W Pine Blvd2BR,1BA$1.17
4400 Delmar Blvd, Unit 4400 Delmar4400 Delmar Blvd3BR,1BA$1.17
744 Heman Ave, Unit 2nd Floor744 Heman Ave3BR,1BA$1.15
4510 Laclede Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Motorworks2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
The Park LuxThree Bed One and a Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.18
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
4414 W Pine Blvd4414 W Pine Blvd1BR,1BA$1.35
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.19
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Missouri including Central West End, St. Louis, and the greater St. Louis area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central West End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central West End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central West End is under $780.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central West End?

The cheapest apartment in Central West End is McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Central West End costs $1,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central West End?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 464 regular apartments in Central West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central West End?

Cheap apartments in Central West End have an average cost of $957 which is $1,042 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central West End.

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