
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $400 (16 Rentals)
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College Hill, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Hill Studio Apartments | $909 | $700 | $1,370 |
College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $960 | $492 | $1,680 |
College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $638 | $2,520 |
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Cheapest Available College Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Hill area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Preservation Square Apartments priced from $492. Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable College Hill apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Preservation Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $492 |
Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments | *The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
The Michelangelo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Gallery Central West End | Small Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, MO
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hill area is the $1.10 price per square foot B5 Model at Fashion Square I in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value College Hill apartment is the 2 Bedroom Market Model at Majestic Stove Lofts starting at $1,425 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fashion Square I | B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Majestic Stove Lofts | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
College Hill Apartments | 1425 Grand | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
The Donatello | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
The Reserve at Heritage | 2 Bed Garden | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
Preservation Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments | *The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Franklin School Apartments - 55 Years + | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
The Michelangelo | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Hill, St. Louis, MO
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in College Hill, St. Louis, MO
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School
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Best Local Schools in College Hill, St. Louis, MO
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School
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Getting Around the College Hill Neighborhood in St. Louis, MO
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 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 Cheap College Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Hill is under $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Hill?
The cheapest apartment in College Hill is Preservation Square Apartments which is listed at $492, while the average apartment in College Hill costs $1,195.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Hill?
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 417 regular apartments in College Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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