
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McKinley Heights Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (185 Rentals)
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Fox Grove Management Office

Downtowner Apartments

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

Collins Terrace Apartments

The Paul Brown Loft Apartments

4124 Virginia Ave

The Saum & Hutcheson Arms

The Michelangelo
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Mansion House 1

4127 Virginia Ave

3923 Keokuk St

3628 Arkansas Ave

3130 Gasconade St, Unit Gasconade

3859 Alberta St

3107 California Ave, Unit 1st Fl

Franklin School Apartments - 55 Years +

4020 Lindell Blvd.

3440 Nebraska Ave

3735 Oregon Ave

The Towers at Gateway City

Caroline Place Apartments

The Continental Life Building

The Gentrys Landing Apartments

3221 Gravois Ave

3676 Montana St

3316 Russell Blvd

3405 Juniata St

1420 Menard St

3912 Miami St

3717-21 Westminster LLC

Roberts Galerie Lofts

3841 Iowa Ave

3541 Oregon Ave

114 W Courtois St, Unit 2fl

3734 Tennessee Ave, Unit First Floor Unit

The Shelby

3507 Pennsylvania Ave

The Crown Downtown

Senate Square Apartments

3705 Oregon Ave

3257 Minnesota Ave

Syndicate Building
McKinley Heights, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McKinley Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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McKinley Heights Studio Apartments | $1,189 | $600 | $2,150 |
McKinley Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $418 | $5,988 |
McKinley Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $489 | $7,935 |
McKinley Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $674 | $5,600 |
McKinley Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,296 | $854 | $3,590 |
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Cheapest Available McKinley Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the McKinley Heights 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 McKinley Heights apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Railton Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $418 |
Coronado Place and Towers | The Topaz | 2BR,1BA | $489 |
Fox Grove Management Office | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
Diplomat | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $565 |
The Icon | D3 | 4BR,2BA | $599 |
Downtowner Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
City Parc at Pine Senior Living | studio | Studio,1BA | $602 |
Collins Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $668 |
The Saum & Hutcheson Arms | Saum Unrenovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
The Michelangelo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinley Heights, MO
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the McKinley Heights 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 McKinley Heights 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 McKinley Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A | 2137 Geyer Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.51 |
3010 S Grand Blvd, Unit 2N | 3010 S Grand Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Pointe 400 Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Leather Trades | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
2310 Russell Blvd, Unit A | 2310 Russell Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Fox Grove Management Office | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
Syndicate Building | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
3130 Gasconade St, Unit Gasconade | 3130 Gasconade St | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMckinley Heights, Saint Louis, MO
Ranked #5
Among neighborhoods in Saint Louis, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Mckinley Heights, Saint Louis, MO
Sigel Elementary Community Ed. Center
McKinley Classical Leadership Academy
ACAD OF ENVT SCI/MATH MIDDLE
School data provided by Great Schools
Best Local Schools in Mckinley Heights, Saint Louis, MO
Sigel Elementary Community Ed. Center
McKinley Classical Leadership Academy
ACAD OF ENVT SCI/MATH MIDDLE
School data provided by Great Schools
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Missouri including McKinley Heights, 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 searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the McKinley Heights Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McKinley Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in McKinley Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McKinley Heights is under $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McKinley Heights?
The cheapest apartment in McKinley Heights is The Railton Apartments which is listed at $418, while the average apartment in McKinley Heights costs $1,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in McKinley Heights?
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 13,593 regular apartments in McKinley Heights 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 McKinley Heights?
Cheap apartments in McKinley Heights have an average cost of $716 which is $934 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McKinley Heights.
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