Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Saint Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (265 Rentals)

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Downtown Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Saint Louis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Saint Louis 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 Downtown Saint Louis 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
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
The Icon (new)D34BR,2BA$599
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$640
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saint Louis, MO

As of March 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Saint Louis 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 Downtown Saint Louis apartment is the 4-Bed Model at King's Court starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Wells neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Saint Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$0.79
2310 Russell Blvd, Unit A2310 Russell Blvd2BR,1BA$0.92
5141 Wabada Ave, Unit 15141 Wabada Ave3BR,1BA$0.85
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Syndicate BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.86
College Hill Apartments1425 Grand2BR,2BA$0.85
Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and olderOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Saint Louis Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Saint Louis?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Saint Louis is at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments listed at $569.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Saint Louis Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Saint Louis Apartment is $418 at The Railton Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Saint Louis Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Downtown Saint Louis Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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