Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (42 Rentals)
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Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments

4119 Carter Ave, Unit 4119 West Carter

4117 Carter Ave, Unit 4117 Carter

Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older

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Fairgrounds, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairgrounds?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairgrounds Studio Apartments | $976 | $780 | $1,695 |
| Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,154 | $680 | $1,730 |
| Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $499 | $2,854 |
| Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $455 | $4,550 |
| Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $1,395 | $3,250 |
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Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of St. Louis, MO is a 3 Beds unit found at Coronado Place and Towers priced from $455. Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado Place and Towers | The Scott | 3BR,1BA | $455 |
| Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments | *The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| 4349 Forest Park Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| Hampden Hall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Renaissance Place at Grand Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Tax Credit*** | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
| College Hill Apartments | Garden Style Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Gallery Central West End | Regular Studio | Studio,1BA | $865 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, MO
As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4425 Enright Ave Model at 4425 Enright Ave, Unit 2F in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 4829 Margaretta Ave Model at 4829 Margaretta Ave starting at $650 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Walnut Park West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4425 Enright Ave, Unit 2F | 4425 Enright Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| 4829 Margaretta Ave | 4829 Margaretta Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.54 |
| Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| College Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| 4457 Westminster Pl, Unit 4457 | 4457 Westminster Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| University Plaza Apartments | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Coronado Place and Towers | The Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $0.76 |
| The Donatello | 2 Bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 4119 Carter Ave, Unit 4119 West Carter | 4119 Carter Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments | *The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairgrounds, Saint Louis, MO
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Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Fairgrounds, Saint Louis, MO
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Missouri including Fairgrounds, Saint Louis, and the greater St. Louis area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairgrounds is under $865.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $1,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairgrounds?
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 22 regular apartments in Fairgrounds 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 Fairgrounds?
Cheap apartments in Fairgrounds have an average cost of $322 which is $1,677 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.
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