Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clifton Heights Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $300 (70 Rentals)

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5338 Shaw Ave

St. LouisMO63110
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7389 Maple Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7389 Maple Ave

7389 Maple AveSt. Louis, MO 63143
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The Hampshire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hampshire Apartments

4375-4409 Chippewa StSt. Louis, MO 63116
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Golden Gate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Gate Apartments

4250-4252 Neosho StSt. Louis, MO 63116
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4916-20 Jamieson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4916-20 Jamieson Ave

4916-4920 Jamieson AveSt. Louis, MO 63109
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5816-5828 Lindenwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5816-5828 Lindenwood Ave

5816-5828 Lindenwood AveSt. Louis, MO 63109
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Squire Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Squire Apartments

7128 Manchester RdSt. Louis, MO 63143
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Peppertree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

2111 Bellevue AveSt. Louis, MO 63143
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3446 Lawn
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3446 Lawn

3446 Lawn AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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2624 Roseland Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2624 Roseland Terrace

4929 Chippewa StSt. Louis, MO 63109
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Park East Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

4471 Arco AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Westfield Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westfield Apartments

2000 Laclede Station RdSt. Louis, MO 63143
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Oakview Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview Place

1014-38 Oakview PlSt. Louis, MO 63110
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The Emma
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Emma

6244 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139

Clifton Heights, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clifton Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clifton Heights area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast priced from $640. Sutton-Elm Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Clifton Heights apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$640
Sutton-Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Brewer's Edge ApartmentsRenovated One Bed1BR,1BA$825
HawthorneStudioStudio,1BA$850
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$865
The ParkwayStudio Renovated1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton Heights, MO

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clifton Heights area is the $1.17 price per square foot 4510 Jamieson Ave Model at 4510 Jamieson Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Lindenwood Park neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Clifton Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 4510 Laclede Ave starting at $1,595 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Cheltenham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clifton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4510 Jamieson Ave, Unit 14510 Jamieson Ave2BR,2BA$1.17
4510 Laclede Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
4980 Chippewa St, Unit A4980 Chippewa St2BR,1BA$1.00
5033 Devonshire Ave, Unit 1E5033 Devonshire Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
5070 Oleatha Ave, Unit 5070A5070 Oleatha Ave1BR,1BA$1.18
6342 Bancroft Ave, Unit 2nd floor6342 Bancroft Ave1BR,1BA$1.12
5541 Chippewa St, Unit 5541 chippewa5541 Chippewa St1BR,1BA$0.91
5021 Oleatha Ave, Unit 5021 Oleatha5021 Oleatha Ave1BR,1BA$1.30
3600 Hereford St, Unit 23600 Hereford St1BR,1BA$1.21
4547 Shenandoah Ave, Unit 1F4547 Shenandoah Ave1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clifton Heights, St. Louis, MO

Ranked #41

Among neighborhoods in St. Louis, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Western St. Louis. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Clifton Heights Neighborhood in St. Louis, MO

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clifton Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Clifton Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clifton Heights is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clifton Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Clifton Heights is McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Clifton Heights costs $2,558.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clifton Heights?

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 334 regular apartments in Clifton Heights 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 Clifton Heights?

Cheap apartments in Clifton Heights have an average cost of $939 which is $1,619 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifton Heights.

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.

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Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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