
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cheltenham Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $500 (148 Rentals)
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St. Luke's Plaza Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

Forest Park Apartments

The Michelangelo

275 on the Park

Gallery Central West End

The Fairmont & Monticello Apartments
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3199 Morgan Ford Rd

4616 Lindell Blvd. (Carleton Apt)

4977 Potomac St

Echo STL

Ambassador Studios (Soho Towers)

The Ambassador (The Stetson)

6119 Waterman Blvd, Unit 6121 Waterman 3rd Floor

2xxx Macklind Ave

Convent Gardens Apartments

Park 44 Apartments

Delmar Loop Apartments

Union at the Grove

McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast

West End Terrace

Sanctuary Lofts

4410 Swan Ave, Unit 4410A

5338 Shaw Ave

President and Park Royal

Chroma

West Pine Terrace

3849 McRee Ave

1822 Marconi Ave

The Delmonte

Expo at Forest Park

DeTonty Street Apartments
Cheltenham, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cheltenham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheltenham Studio Apartments | $1,382 | $569 | $3,000 |
Cheltenham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $550 | $3,806 |
Cheltenham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $813 | $6,183 |
Cheltenham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $1,200 | $6,995 |
Cheltenham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $1,700 | $3,820 |
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There are currently 148 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cheltenham Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO.
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Cheapest Available Cheltenham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cheltenham area of St. Louis, MO is a Studio unit found at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments priced from $569. Peppertree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $584. Here are the most affordable Cheltenham apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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St. Luke's Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $569 |
Peppertree Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $584 |
McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
Forest Park Apartments | The Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
The Michelangelo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
275 on the Park | Westmoreland Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Gallery Central West End | Small Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $725 |
The Fairmont & Monticello Apartments | Monticello Studios ('03, '08) | Studio,1BA | $755 |
4349 Forest Park Ave | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $780 |
Oakview Lyndover Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cheltenham, MO
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cheltenham area is the $1.06 price per square foot 4132 Botanical Ave Model at 4132 Botanical Ave, Unit 1st in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Cheltenham apartment is the 4472 Enright Ave Model at 4472 Enright Ave, Unit 4472A enright starting at $1,275 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Cheltenham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cheltenham apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4132 Botanical Ave, Unit 1st | 4132 Botanical Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
4472 Enright Ave, Unit 4472A enright | 4472 Enright Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
4470 Enright Ave, Unit 4470 enright 2nd floor | 4470 Enright Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.85 |
4228 Cleveland Ave, Unit 4228a | 4228 Cleveland Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.13 |
4400 Delmar Blvd, Unit 4436 Delmar | 4400 Delmar Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Laclede Lofts | 2bed/2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
The Park Lux | Three Bed One and a Half Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
4410 Swan Ave, Unit 4410A | 4410 Swan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Echo STL | Athena | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Forest Park Apartments | The Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Best Local Schools in Cheltenham, St. Louis, MO
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Best Local Schools in Cheltenham, St. Louis, MO
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Getting Around the Cheltenham Neighborhood in St. Louis, MO
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cheltenham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cheltenham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cheltenham is under $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cheltenham?
The cheapest apartment in Cheltenham is Peppertree Apartments which is listed at $584, while the average apartment in Cheltenham costs $2,096.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cheltenham?
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 14,808 regular apartments in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham?
Cheap apartments in Cheltenham have an average cost of $906 which is $1,190 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cheltenham.
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