Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lafayette Square Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $400 (162 Rentals)

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Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lafayette Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lafayette Square area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments priced from $418. Coronado Place and Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $489. Here are the most affordable Lafayette Square apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

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
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
Diplomat0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$565
The Icon (new)D34BR,2BA$599
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$669
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Square, MO

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lafayette Square area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Lafayette Square apartment is the 2137 Geyer Ave Model at 2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A starting at $915 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lafayette Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.51
3169 Nebraska Ave, Unit Second Floor3169 Nebraska Ave2BR,1BA$0.62
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$0.79
2310 Russell Blvd, Unit A2310 Russell Blvd2BR,1BA$0.92
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Syndicate BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.86
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in St. Louis, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Lafayette Square, St. Louis, and the greater St. Louis area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Lafayette Square Neighborhood in St. Louis, MO

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lafayette Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lafayette Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lafayette Square is at Diplomat listed at $565.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lafayette Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lafayette Square Apartment is $418 at The Railton Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lafayette Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lafayette Square is starting from $489 at Coronado Place and Towers.

What is the most affordable Lafayette Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lafayette Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fox Grove Management Office and starts from $674.

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