
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $600 (26 Rentals)
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Forest Park, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Studio Apartments | $1,165 | $760 | $2,130 |
| Forest Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $705 | $2,980 |
| Forest Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $1,000 | $4,180 |
| Forest Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,743 | $1,895 | $3,699 |
| Forest Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,700 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Forest Park Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO.
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Cheapest Available Forest Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Park area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Park Apartments priced from $705. The Era Collective has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| The Era Collective | Congress Studio 300 | Studio,1BA | $839 |
| Westmoreland @ The Era Collecctive | Westmoreland 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 820 | 1BR,1BA | $866 |
| CWE | Studio - EMB05 | Studio,1BA | $871 |
| The Park Lux | Triumph on the Park 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Waterman Clara | One Bedroom One Bath - WTR750 | 1BR,1BA | $1,071 |
| Georgian Court | geo-1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| West Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, MO
As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $1.71 price per square foot 5919 McPherson Ave Model at 5919 McPherson Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Forest Park apartment is the 2CS04LB Model at Kingsbury starting at $1,725 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Cheltenham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5919 McPherson Ave, Unit 3 | 5919 McPherson Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Kingsbury | 2CS04LB | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Westmoreland @ The Era Collecctive | Westmoreland 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Park Lux | Park Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| 5951 McPherson Ave, Unit 2E | 5951 McPherson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Georgian Court | geo-1bb | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Waterman Clara | One Bedroom One Bath - EMB750 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 1429 Tamm Ave, Unit 1st floor South | 1429 Tamm Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| CWE | Studio - EMB05 | Studio ,1BA | $1.58 |
| Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest Park, St. Louis, MO
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Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Park is under $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Park?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Park is The Era Collective which is listed at $882, while the average apartment in Forest Park costs $3,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Park?
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 41 regular apartments in Forest Park 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 Forest Park?
Cheap apartments in Forest Park have an average cost of $599 which is $3,101 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park.
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