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4301 Potomac St

St. LouisMO63116

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210 N 17th St

St. LouisMO63103

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coronado Place and TowersThe Topaz2BR,1BA$489
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
Diplomat0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$565
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$586
Gateway on GrandD34BR,2BA$599
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$650
McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$659
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2614 Accomac St, Unit 2614 Accomac #2F2614 Accomac St2BR,1BA$0.32
2317 Indiana Ave, Unit 2F2317 Indiana Ave4BR,1BA$0.87
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.51
1337 Vandeventer1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Preservation Square Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.89
The Ely Walker LoftsLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
507 N 13th St, Unit #508507 N 13th St1BR,1BA$0.98
4014a Potomac St4014a Potomac St2BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Compton Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Compton Heights?

There are currently 886 Apartments for Rent in Compton Heights, MO with pricing that ranges from $437 to $5,040. There are also 169 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Compton Heights ranging from $649 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 $649 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,966.

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 $975 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $854.

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