Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Saint Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (41 Rentals)

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807 Clara Ave

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3844 Park Ave

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210 N 17th St

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507 N 13th St

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4232 Blaine Ave

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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
Gateway on GrandD34BR,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$660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saint Louis, MO

As of April 11, 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 2137 Geyer Ave Model at 2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A starting at $915 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square 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
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.51
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
2026 E Adelaide Ave, Unit Downstairs2026 E Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$0.76
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Preservation Square Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.89
College Hill Apartments1425 Grand2BR,2BA$0.85
Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and olderOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Saint Louis

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Saint Louis?

There are currently 1125 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saint Louis, MO with pricing that ranges from $418 to $7,935. There are also 207 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Saint Louis ranging from $400 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Saint Louis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Saint Louis ranges from $400 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,651.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Saint Louis?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Saint Louis range from $674 to $6,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $854.

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.

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