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St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Louis, MO

Pricing Updated: 05/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the St. Louis, MO area range in price from $379 to $7,935 with an overall median price of $2,034. The three St. Louis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pine Lawn at $745, Green Mount Manor at $635, and Patch at $625. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Louis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pine Lawn$745$7451
Green Mount Manor$995$6355
Patch$1,050$62532
Bellerive$1,080$70018
Oakland$1,099$1,0992
Near North Riverfront$1,149$41839
Boulevard Heights$1,175$63529
Mark Twain I 70 Industrial$1,199$7454
College Hill$1,200$49255
Crestwood$1,291$87539

Cheapest Available St. Louis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood priced from $418. Preservation Square Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $492. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Louis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$525
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
Diplomat0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$575
Gateway on GrandD34BR,2BA$599
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
Rivers Edge ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Louis area is the $0.32 price per square foot 2614 Accomac St Model at 2614 Accomac St, Unit 2614 Accomac #2F in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value St. Louis apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Seven Hills Forest Condominiums starting at $1,300 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Saint Charles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2614 Accomac St, Unit 2614 Accomac #2F2614 Accomac St2BR,1BA$0.32
Seven Hills Forest Condominiums2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.54
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
4472 Enright Ave, Unit 4472A enright4472 Enright Ave3BR,1BA$0.82
2026 E Adelaide Ave, Unit Downstairs2026 E Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
Oakmont TownhomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$0.79
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Chalet ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.70
3439 Louisiana Ave, Unit 2 Floor3439 Louisiana Ave1BR,1BA$0.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Louis

What type of rentals are currently available in St. Louis?

There are currently 2958 Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO with pricing that ranges from $418 to $7,935. There are also 776 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Louis ranging from $392 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Louis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Louis ranges from $392 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,690.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in St. Louis?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in St. Louis range from $674 to $7,468, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $392 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 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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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee

I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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