Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Compton Heights Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $400 (142 Rentals)

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Compton Heights, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Compton Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Compton Heights area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments priced from $418. Coronado Place and Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $489. Here are the most affordable Compton Heights apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
Coronado Place and TowersThe Topaz2BR,1BA$489
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Icon (new)D34BR,2BA$599
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$640
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$699
The MichelangeloStudioStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Compton Heights, MO

As of March 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Compton Heights area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Compton Heights apartment is the 3169 Nebraska Ave Model at 3169 Nebraska Ave, Unit Second Floor starting at $995 with a $0.62 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Compton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
3169 Nebraska Ave, Unit Second Floor3169 Nebraska Ave2BR,1BA$0.62
1224 Ann Ave, Unit 11224 Ann Ave1BR,2BA$0.98
3010 S Grand Blvd, Unit 2N3010 S Grand Blvd2BR,1BA$0.96
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$0.79
2310 Russell Blvd, Unit A2310 Russell Blvd2BR,1BA$0.92
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
The Marshall3B/3B3BR,3BA$1.00
4014a Potomac St4014a Potomac St2BR,1BA$1.00
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Compton Heights, St. Louis, MO

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Missouri, including St. Louis. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

38 / 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 Compton Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Compton Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Compton Heights is at City Parc at Pine Senior Living listed at $602.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Compton Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Compton Heights Apartment is $418 at The Railton Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Compton Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Compton Heights is starting from $489 at Coronado Place and Towers.

What is the most affordable Compton Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Compton Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fox Grove Management Office and starts from $674.

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