
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near Southside Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (141 Rentals)
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3010 Apartments

Preservation Square Apartments

Fox Grove Management Office

Downtowner Apartments

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

Collins Terrace Apartments

3112 Arsenal St

The Towers at Gateway City

The Paul Brown Loft Apartments
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3701 Oregon Ave

2835 Miami St

2615 Victor St

3100 Arsenal St

3850 Park Ave

3844 Park Ave

3844 Park Ave

The Saum & Hutcheson Arms

3026 California Ave, Unit 2W

Jefferson Arms
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3407 Winnebago St

2606 Oregon Ave

University Plaza Apartments

Franklin School Apartments - 55 Years +

4020 Lindell Blvd.

3741 Louisiana Ave

3639 Blaine Ave

3316 Russell Blvd
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The Continental Life Building

The Gentrys Landing Apartments

Renaissance Place at Grand Apartments

3717-21 Westminster LLC

3219 Russell Blvd

Roberts Galerie Lofts

3306 Michigan Ave

114 W Courtois St, Unit 1fl
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2900-2906 Pestalozzi St

House at Westminster Place 55+ Years Senior

The Crown Downtown

2219 Pestalozzi St, Unit B 2nd floor

2801 Wyoming St

3257 Minnesota Ave

Senate Square Apartments

Theresa Park Lofts

The Laurel Apartments

The Shelby
Near Southside, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near Southside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Near Southside Studio Apartments | $1,112 | $602 | $2,150 |
Near Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $418 | $4,498 |
Near Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $489 | $7,935 |
Near Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $674 | $5,600 |
Near Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,115 | $854 | $2,100 |
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Cheapest Available Near Southside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near Southside area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments priced from $418. Preservation Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $492. Here are the most affordable Near Southside 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 |
Preservation Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $492 |
Fox Grove Management Office | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
Diplomat | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $575 |
Gateway on Grand | 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 Small | 1BR,1BA | $627 |
The Towers at Gateway City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Coronado Place and Towers | The Scott | 3BR,1BA | $679 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Southside, MO
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near Southside area is the $0.87 price per square foot 2317 Indiana Ave Model at 2317 Indiana Ave, Unit 2F in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Near Southside apartment is the 1709 Washington Ave Model at 1709 Washington Ave, Unit 703 starting at $1,500 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near Southside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2317 Indiana Ave, Unit 2F | 2317 Indiana Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.87 |
1709 Washington Ave, Unit 703 | 1709 Washington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
Pointe 400 Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
2621 Arsenal St, Unit 2621 Arsenal | 2621 Arsenal St | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Fox Grove Management Office | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
Preservation Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
3439 Louisiana Ave, Unit 2 Floor | 3439 Louisiana Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
114 W Courtois St, Unit 1fl | 114 W Courtois St | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Near Southside Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Near Southside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Near Southside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near Southside is under $679.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near Southside?
The cheapest apartment in Near Southside is The Railton Apartments which is listed at $418, while the average apartment in Near Southside costs $1,575.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near Southside?
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 351 regular apartments in Near Southside 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 Near Southside?
Cheap apartments in Near Southside have an average cost of $633 which is $942 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near Southside.
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