Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (38 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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The 22 Apartments
Studio Apartments

The 22 Apartments

2200 Locust StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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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, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown 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 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
Gallery Central West EndSmall EfficiencyStudio,1BA$770
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
Renaissance Place at Grand Apartments2 Bedroom Garden Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$830
House at Westminster Place 55+ Years Senior1BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$925
University Plaza Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA with Den2BR,1BA$934

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, MO

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.38 price per square foot B5 Model at Wireworks Lofts in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Motorworks starting at $1,550 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Cheltenham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wireworks LoftsB52BR,2BA$1.38
Motorworks2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
3802 McRee Ave2 BR2BR,1BA$1.21
Laclede Lofts2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.40
University Plaza Apartments2 BR/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Donatello2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.41
3301 Park Ave.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.36
Caroline Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath- Spacious Option1BR,1BA$1.23
Renaissance Place at Grand ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.40
The MichelangeloStudioStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Midtown, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #39

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Missouri including Midtown, 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 easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown is under $934.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown is Caroline Place Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $1,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown?

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 239 regular apartments in Midtown 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?

Cheap apartments in Midtown have an average cost of $991 which is $609 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.

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