
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ellendale Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $500 (16 Rentals)
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Peppertree Apartments

Expo at Forest Park

6019 Scanlan Ave
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Oakview Lyndover Apartments

7204 Zephyr Pl
Ellendale, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ellendale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ellendale Studio Apartments | $1,586 | $999 | $3,662 |
Ellendale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,873 | $550 | $6,091 |
Ellendale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,586 | $1,085 | $5,032 |
Ellendale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,095 | $2,295 | $5,512 |
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Cheapest Available Ellendale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ellendale area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Peppertree Apartments priced from $584. Oakview Lyndover Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Ellendale apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Peppertree Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $584 |
Oakview Lyndover Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Brewer's Edge Apartments | Renovated One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Expo at Forest Park | London - S1 Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Hampton Gardens | Sycamore | 2BR,1BA | $1,085 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellendale, MO
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ellendale area is the $1.39 price per square foot 7205 Southwest Ave Model at 7205 Southwest Ave, Unit 7205 in the in the Ellendale neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Ellendale apartment is the C2 Model at Lofts at Forest Park starting at $2,558 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Lindenwood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellendale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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7205 Southwest Ave, Unit 7205 | 7205 Southwest Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
Lofts at Forest Park | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Woodward Lofts | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
Wilkinson Lofts | Floor4 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Hampton Gardens | Sycamore | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Metropolitan Flats | PERSHING | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Brewer's Edge Apartments | Renovated One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Oakview Lyndover Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
3204 Watson Rd | 3204 Watson Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Peppertree Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEllendale, St. Louis, MO
Ranked #80
Among neighborhoods in St. Louis, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Ellendale Neighborhood in St. Louis, MO
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellendale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ellendale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ellendale is under $1,426.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ellendale?
The cheapest apartment in Ellendale is Peppertree Apartments which is listed at $584, while the average apartment in Ellendale costs $2,678.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ellendale?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10,961 regular apartments in Ellendale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ellendale?
Cheap apartments in Ellendale have an average cost of $2,105 which is $573 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ellendale.
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