
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Compton Heights Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $400 (175 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Compton Heights area of St. Louis.


Preservation Square Apartments

4523 Gravois Ave

Fox Grove Management Office

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

3803 Keokuk St

The Towers at Gateway City

McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast

2615 Victor St
Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

3923 Keokuk St

The Saum & Hutcheson Arms

3100 Arsenal St

4341 Morgan Ford Rd

4321 Morgan Ford Rd

3844 Park Ave

3844 Park Ave

The Michelangelo

3026 California Ave, Unit 2W

2835 Miami St
St. Louis's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about St. Louis and the best places to live with original content written by our St. Louis, MO Local Expert Taryn Shorr-Mckee

3407 Winnebago St

3630 Arkansas Ave

2121 Withnell Ave, Unit Apartment

University Plaza Apartments

4349 Forest Park Ave

Franklin School Apartments - 55 Years +

4020 Lindell Blvd.

3440 Nebraska Ave

4304 Fairview Ave

3741 Louisiana Ave

3862 Bamberger Ave

3807 Keokuk St

1722 Waverly Pl

Caroline Place Apartments

3735 Oregon Ave

The Continental Life Building

3316 Russell Blvd

4322 Hartford St

Renaissance Place at Grand Apartments

3858 Bamberger Ave

Roberts Galerie Lofts

Hawthorne

3219 Russell Blvd

3717-21 Westminster LLC

3306 Michigan Ave

3457 Sidney St
Compton Heights, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Compton Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Compton Heights Studio Apartments | $1,155 | $499 | $2,378 |
Compton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $437 | $3,427 |
Compton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $489 | $4,873 |
Compton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $674 | $4,800 |
Compton Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $854 | $3,460 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 175 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Compton Heights Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO.
See all Apartments in St. LouisExplore St. Louis
Compton Heights, St. Louis, MO Local Guide
- Nearby St. Louis neighborhoods
- Nearby Cities
- ZIP codes
- Local Counties
- School Districts
Cheapest Available Compton Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Compton Heights area of St. Louis, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Coronado Place and Towers priced from $489. Preservation Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $492. Here are the most affordable Compton Heights apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
---|---|---|---|
Coronado Place and Towers | The Topaz | 2BR,1BA | $489 |
Preservation Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $492 |
Fox Grove Management Office | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
Diplomat | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $565 |
The Railton Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $586 |
Gateway on Grand | D3 | 4BR,2BA | $599 |
City Parc at Pine Senior Living | studio | Studio,1BA | $602 |
The Towers at Gateway City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $659 |
The Saum & Hutcheson Arms | Saum Unrenovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Compton Heights, MO
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Compton Heights area is the $0.32 price per square foot 2614 Accomac St Model at 2614 Accomac St, Unit 2614 Accomac #2F in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Compton Heights apartment is the 2317 Indiana Ave Model at 2317 Indiana Ave, Unit 2F starting at $2,100 with a $0.87 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
---|---|---|---|
2614 Accomac St, Unit 2614 Accomac #2F | 2614 Accomac St | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
2317 Indiana Ave, Unit 2F | 2317 Indiana Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A | 2137 Geyer Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.51 |
1337 Vandeventer | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
Fox Grove Management Office | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
Preservation Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.89 |
The Ely Walker Lofts | Large 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
507 N 13th St, Unit #508 | 507 N 13th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
4014a Potomac St | 4014a Potomac St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Quick Rent Budget Calculator
How much rent can you afford?
The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
Pet Friendly LifestyleCompton Heights, St. Louis, MO
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in St. Louis, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Compton Heights, St. Louis, MO
Collegiate School of Med/Bio
ACAD OF ENVT SCI/MATH MIDDLE
School data provided by Great Schools
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 a cheap apartment in Compton Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Compton Heights is under $699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Compton Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Compton Heights is Preservation Square Apartments which is listed at $492, while the average apartment in Compton Heights costs $1,725.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Compton 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 578 regular apartments in Compton 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 Compton Heights?
Cheap apartments in Compton Heights have an average cost of $735 which is $990 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Compton 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.

A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis
Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee
I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters
Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.