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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 IconD34BR,2BA$599
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$640
Grand South SeniorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$653
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$699
Diplomat1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Compton Heights, MO

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Compton Heights area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3166 Pennsylvania Ave Model at 3166 Pennsylvania Ave in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Compton Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $0.80 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.
3166 Pennsylvania Ave3166 Pennsylvania Ave4BR,2BA$0.87
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.51
3010 S Grand Blvd, Unit 2N3010 S Grand Blvd2BR,1BA$0.89
3425 McKean Ave, Unit 13425 McKean Ave2BR,1BA$0.93
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Preservation Square Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.89
3001 Chippewa St, Unit 3001 - 1F3001 Chippewa St2BR,1BA$0.96
2923 Victor Street, Unit 1st Floor2923 Victor Street1BR,1BA$0.96
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Compton Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Compton Heights?

There are currently 892 Apartments for Rent in Compton Heights, MO with pricing that ranges from $418 to $5,290. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Compton Heights ranging from $549 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Compton Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Compton Heights ranges from $549 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,666.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Compton Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Compton Heights range from $674 to $4,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $854.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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