Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Garden Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $800 (17 Rentals)
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2xxx Macklind Ave

4547 Shenandoah Ave, Unit 1F

5338 Shaw Ave

Chroma

The Rail

Montclair on the Park

Woodward Lofts

One Foundry Way

5730 Reber Pl
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Hibernia Apartments

4957 Arsenal St, Unit 2w

Terra at the Grove

Kingshighway Apartments LLC,
Southwest Garden, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Garden?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Garden Studio Apartments | $1,384 | $1,135 | $1,782 |
Southwest Garden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $860 | $3,451 |
Southwest Garden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $1,135 | $5,290 |
Southwest Garden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,247 | $1,500 | $4,800 |
Southwest Garden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $1,700 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Garden Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Garden area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Hampton Gardens priced from $860. The Rail has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable Southwest Garden apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hampton Gardens | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
The Rail | Express | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
Montclair on the Park | mon-0bp | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Woodward Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,216 |
One Foundry Way | Lindsey | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Garden, MO
As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Garden area is the $1.13 price per square foot 4228 Cleveland Ave Model at 4228 Cleveland Ave, Unit 4228a in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Southwest Garden apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Woodward Lofts starting at $1,799 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Lindenwood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Garden apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4228 Cleveland Ave, Unit 4228a | 4228 Cleveland Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Woodward Lofts | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
3104 Gurney Ave, Unit 1S | 3104 Gurney Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Hibernia Apartments | Forest | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
4933 Odell St, Unit 1w | 4933 Odell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Kingshighway Apartments LLC, | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Lofts at Forest Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
4547 Shenandoah Ave, Unit 1F | 4547 Shenandoah Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
4957 Arsenal St, Unit 2w | 4957 Arsenal St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Hampton Gardens | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Garden, St. Louis, MO
Ranked #70
Among neighborhoods in St. Louis, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Southwest Garden Neighborhood in St. Louis, MO
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 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 Southwest Garden Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Garden?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Garden is under $1,382.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Garden?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Garden is Hampton Gardens which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in Southwest Garden costs $2,808.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Garden?
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 587 regular apartments in Southwest Garden 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 Southwest Garden?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Garden have an average cost of $2,049 which is $759 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Garden.
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