
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (21 Rentals)
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Downtown West St Louis, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown West St Louis?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown West St Louis Studio Apartments | $975 | $600 | $1,450 |
Downtown West St Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,197 | $418 | $2,109 |
Downtown West St Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $678 | $3,169 |
Downtown West St Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,260 | $2,260 | $2,260 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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Cheapest Available Downtown West St Louis Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown West St Louis area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments priced from $418. Downtowner Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Downtown West St Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Railton Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $418 |
Downtowner Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
City Parc at Pine Senior Living | studio | Studio,1BA | $602 |
Franklin School Apartments - 55 Years + | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
The Towers at Gateway City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West St Louis, MO
As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown West St 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 West St Louis apartment is the E2-1 Model at Ventana Lofts Apartments starting at $1,410 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown West St Louis apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
Ventana Lofts Apartments | E2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Leather Trades | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Bogen Lofts | M2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
Vangard Lofts | 1H | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
The Ely Walker Lofts | Large 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Storyboard on Pine | Pine B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Adler Annex | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
The Railton Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
City Parc at Pine Senior Living | studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown West St Louis, Saint Louis, MO
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Among neighborhoods in Saint Louis, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Downtown West St Louis Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown West St Louis?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown West St Louis is at Downtowner Apartments listed at $600.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown West St Louis Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown West St Louis Apartment is $418 at The Railton Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown West St Louis Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown West St Louis is starting from $678 at The Railton Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown West St Louis Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown West St Louis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gallery 1014 Apartment Homes and starts from $2,260.
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