
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Louis City County, MO from $400 (521 Rentals)
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3010 Apartments

Aboussie Pavilion

The Towers at Gateway City

Fox Grove Management Office

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

1722 Nebraska Ave, Unit 2nd floor

The Regency at Saint Louis

The Saum & Hutcheson Arms

River Pointe Apartments
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4829 Margaretta Ave

3905 Dunnica Ave, Unit 3905A

Collins Terrace Apartments

3115 Cherokee St

Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments

4221 Dewey Ave

The Era Collective

Morganford Plaza Apartments

2835 Miami St

3511 Osage St, Unit 3515
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2835 Miami St, Unit 2837 Miami

4119 Carter Ave, Unit 4119 West Carter

4117 Carter Ave, Unit 4117 Carter

3511 Osage St

3650 Neosho St

3402 Dunnica Ave

4221 Dewey Ave, Unit 4221

Rivertrail Apartments

Forest Park Apartments

3650 Neosho St, Unit 2E
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3833 Dunnica Ave, Unit 3835 A

3833 Dunnica Ave

4732 W Florissant Ave

2911 Chippewa St

4102 California Ave

744 Walton Ave, Unit 774E

3679 S Broadway

3664 Neosho St

3543-3543 Bingham Ave

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3633 Dunnica Ave, Unit 3633 2nd Floor
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4658 Michigan Ave, Unit 4656-2F Michigan Ave

3867 Ashland Ave, Unit 3867 1st Floor

3922 Hereford St

Chapel View Apartments

3954 Dover Pl

The Fairmont & Monticello Apartments

Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older

Midtown 300

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Downtowner Apartments

4216-4216 Dewey Ave
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St. Louis City County, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Louis City County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis City County Studio Apartments | $1,104 | $550 | $3,000 |
| St. Louis City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $437 | $6,288 |
| St. Louis City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $499 | $7,935 |
| St. Louis City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,011 | $455 | $5,303 |
| St. Louis City County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $854 | $3,850 |
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Cheapest Available St. Louis City County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Louis City County, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood priced from $418. Coronado Place and Towers in the Central West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $455. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Louis City County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railton Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $418 |
| Coronado Place and Towers | The Scott | 3BR,1BA | $455 |
| Aboussie Pavilion | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $499 |
| Fox Grove Management Office | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
| The Towers at Gateway City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| The Regency at Saint Louis | Studio | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| The Saum & Hutcheson Arms | Saum Unrenovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Louis City County, MO
As of February 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Louis City County area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value St. Louis City County apartment is the 5 BR TH Model at Cambridge Heights Apartments I & II starting at $1,190 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Louis City County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Cambridge Heights Apartments I & II | 5 BR TH | 4BR,3BA | $0.73 |
| 4829 Margaretta Ave | 4829 Margaretta Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.54 |
| Fox Grove Management Office | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| 5820 S Grand Blvd | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 3451 Iowa Ave, Unit 3451 | 3451 Iowa Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Coronado Place and Towers | The Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $0.76 |
| 4658 Michigan Ave, Unit 4656-2F Michigan Ave | 4658 Michigan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| 3905 Dunnica Ave, Unit 3905A | 3905 Dunnica Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Aboussie Pavilion | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Louis City County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Louis City County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Louis City County is at The Towers at Gateway City listed at $550.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Louis City County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Louis City County Apartment is $418 at The Railton Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Louis City County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Louis City County is starting from $499 at Coronado Place and Towers.
What is the most affordable St. Louis City County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap St. Louis City County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Coronado Place and Towers and starts from $455.
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