Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (34 Rentals)

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Heritage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage House

2800 Olive StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Gateway on Grand
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway on Grand

374 S Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63103

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Lucas Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lucas Heights

3040 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63103
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South Spring Property
2 Bedroom Apartments

South Spring Property

1650 S Spring AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Clayton Ave Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Ave Apartments

3908-3918 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Phyllis Wheatley
2 Bedroom Apartments

Phyllis Wheatley

2709 Locust StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Drake Plaza Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Plaza Apartments

3307 Olive StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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3301 Park Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Park Ave.

3301 Park AveSt. Louis, MO 63104
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The Nash
Studio Apartments

The Nash

3000 Locust StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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38 Park Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

38 Park Apartments

3830-3838 Park AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
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3305 Park Ave.
2 Bedroom Apartments

3305 Park Ave.

3305 Park AveSt. Louis, MO 63104
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3643 McRee Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3643 McRee Ave

3643 McRee AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Midtown St Louis, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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 2 Beds unit found at Coronado Place and Towers priced from $489. Gateway on Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Midtown St Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coronado Place and TowersThe Topaz2BR,1BA$489
Gateway on GrandD34BR,2BA$599
The MichelangeloStudioStudio,1BA$700
Midtown 300StudioStudio,1BA$775
4020 Lindell Blvd.4020 Lindell Blvd. #408 - Available NowStudio,1BA$795
Caroline Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath- Comfort Option1BR,1BA$800
West Pine Lofts2B 2B2BR,2BA$899
University Plaza Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA with Den2BR,1BA$934
3301 Park Ave.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Malone0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown St Louis, MO

As of April 17, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
PW Shoe Lofts ApartmentsThree Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$1.62
3802 McRee Ave2 BR2BR,1BA$1.21
Laclede Lofts2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.40
University Plaza Apartments2 BR/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Vandy Housevan-2bb2BR,1BA$1.61
The Donatello2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.41
3301 Park Ave.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.36
3717-21 Westminster LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.63
Caroline Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath- Spacious Option1BR,1BA$1.23
The MichelangeloStudioStudio ,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

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 $1,050.

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 $1,672.

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 237 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 $1,039 which is $633 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown St Louis.

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