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St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Louis, MO

Pricing Updated: 04/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the St. Louis, MO area range in price from $379 to $10,951 with an overall median price of $1,873. The three St. Louis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pine Lawn at $745, Pagedale at $850, and Oakland at $999. 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$822$7452
Pagedale$995$8505
Oakland$1,049$9992
Bellerive$1,080$70026
Green Mount Manor$1,100$63510
Patch$1,100$59961
North Point$1,112$1,1002
Murphy$1,150$65015
Near North Riverfront$1,179$41852
College Hill$1,190$49272

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. Coronado Place and Towers in the Central West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $489. 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
Coronado Place and TowersThe Topaz2BR,1BA$489
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
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 April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Louis area is the $0.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Seven Hills Forest Condominiums in the in the Saint Charles neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value St. Louis apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square 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.
Seven Hills Forest Condominiums2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.54
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.51
The Mint Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.86
1337 Vandeventer1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
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
College Hill Apartments1425 Grand2BR,2BA$0.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Louis

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

There are currently 2951 Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO with pricing that ranges from $418 to $12,378. There are also 776 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Louis ranging from $392 to $5,300.

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 $5,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,511.

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 $10,951, 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 $1,000 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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.