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5772 W Florissant Ave
$5951 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

5772 W Florissant Ave

St. Louis, MO 63120
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4838 S Broadway

St. Louis, MO 63111
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St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Louis, MO

Pricing Updated: 12/22/2024

Current apartment rentals in the St. Louis, MO area range in price from $200 to $10,638 with an overall median price of $1,922. The three St. Louis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Walnut Park at $595, Bevo Mill at $450, and Providence at $515. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Louis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Walnut Park$645$5952
Bevo Mill$800$4506
Providence$836$5152
Pine Lawn$852$5251
Charlack$940$48034
North Point$967$4753
Green Mount Manor$970$57510
St John$984$60546
Mount Pleasant$995$44516
Patch$1,025$44541

Cheapest Available St. Louis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Preservation Square Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood priced from $492. Trinity Park in the North Riverfront neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Louis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$525
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$541
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
Coronado Place and TowersThe Topaz2BR,1BA$566
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
The Icon (new)D34BR,2BA$599
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
New Wellington ApartmentsClassicStudio,1BA$613
Grand South SeniorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$634

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO

As of December 22, 2024 the best value apartment in the St. Louis area is the $0.48 price per square foot 7236 Balson Ave Model at 7236 Balson Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Vinita Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value St. Louis apartment is the 3421 Hartford St Model at 3421 Hartford St, Unit 2nd starting at $1,000 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7236 Balson Ave, Unit 17236 Balson Ave2BR,1BA$0.48
3421 Hartford St, Unit 2nd3421 Hartford St2BR,1BA$0.50
2135 Geyer Ave, Unit 22135 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.51
7629 Ivory Ave, Unit 2F7629 Ivory Ave2BR,2BA$0.73
3920 Canterbury Dr, Unit 2F3920 Canterbury Dr2BR,1BA$0.68
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$0.79
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Chalet ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.68
College Hill Apartments1425 Grand2BR,2BA$0.75
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.77

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St. Louis Overview

The St. Louis area is a great place to live in the Midwest, thanks mostly in part to its central location and the fact that there is so much to do for a city of its size. Compared to most other US cities, the cost of living in St. Louis is relatively affordable and there are options for great housing in homes or apartments in St. Louis for just about any budget.

Why live in St. Louis, MO?

The variety of activities in the city and surrounding area makes St. Louis a great place for singles, as well as those with a family. Some of the elementary and high schools in the city are among the best in the nation, while the city boasts two major universities: Washington University and Saint Louis University for higher education. You get a sense of a small-town atmosphere with big city amenities almost anywhere in the city.

St. Louis, MO
Population: 302,838

Ranked #64

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St. Louis, MO

Ranked #4

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Remember the 3 Rules of Real Estate:
Location, Location, Location!

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Getting Around St. Louis, MO

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 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 St. Louis Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Louis?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Louis is at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments listed at $569.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Louis Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Louis Apartment is $492 at Preservation Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Louis Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Louis is starting from $550 at Fox Grove Management Office.

What is the most affordable St. Louis Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St. Louis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fox Grove Management Office and starts from $674.

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