
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (26 Rentals)
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3844 Park Ave

3844 Park Ave

3850 Park Ave

The Michelangelo

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4020 Lindell Blvd.

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Midtown St Louis, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown St Louis?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown St Louis Studio Apartments | $1,367 | $700 | $1,750 |
Midtown St Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $437 | $2,579 |
Midtown St Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $489 | $3,225 |
Midtown St Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $679 | $4,800 |
Midtown St Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $995 | $949 | $1,019 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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Cheapest Available Midtown St Louis Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown St Louis area of St. Louis, MO is a 4 Beds unit found at Gateway on Grand priced from $599. Coronado Place and Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $679. Here are the most affordable Midtown St Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gateway on Grand | D3 | 4BR,2BA | $599 |
Coronado Place and Towers | The Scott | 3BR,1BA | $679 |
The Michelangelo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Midtown 300 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $778 |
4020 Lindell Blvd. | 4020 Lindell Blvd. #408 - Available Now | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Caroline Place Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath- Comfort Option | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
West Pine Lofts | 2B 2B | 2BR,2BA | $899 |
University Plaza Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA with Den | 2BR,1BA | $934 |
Malone | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Lofts at Lafayette Square | ML.A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown St Louis, MO
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown St Louis area is the $1.62 price per square foot Three Bed One Bath Model at PW Shoe Lofts Apartments in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Midtown St Louis apartment is the 2 BR Model at 3802 McRee Ave starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the The Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown St Louis apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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PW Shoe Lofts Apartments | Three Bed One Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.62 |
3802 McRee Ave | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
905 Park Ave, Unit #2 | 905 Park Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Laclede Lofts | 2bed/2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
B on Lindell | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
University Plaza Apartments | 2 BR/1.5 BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
Vandy House | van-2bb | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
The Donatello | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Caroline Place Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath- Comfort Option | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
The Michelangelo | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
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Getting Around the Midtown St Louis Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown St Louis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown St Louis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown St Louis is under $1,185.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown St Louis?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown St Louis is Caroline Place Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Midtown St Louis costs $1,913.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown St Louis?
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 281 regular apartments in Midtown St Louis 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 Midtown St Louis?
Cheap apartments in Midtown St Louis have an average cost of $1,033 which is $880 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown St Louis.
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