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property at 210 N 17th St

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210 N 17th St

St. LouisMO63103
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$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4718 Lexington Ave

St. LouisMO63115

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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 $447. Aboussie Pavilion in the Bevo Mill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $499. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Louis City County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$447
Aboussie PavilionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$499
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$515
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
Diplomat Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$650
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$650
The Regency at Saint LouisStudioStudio,1BA$679
Fairgrounds Park Place ApartmentsThe Cypress - 1Br / 1Ba1BR,1BA$680
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$688

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Louis City County, MO

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Louis City County area is the $0.64 price per square foot single family home Model at 14 Parkland Pl in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value St. Louis City County apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Pointe 400 Apartments starting at $1,602 with a $0.57 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
14 Parkland Plsingle family home5BR,3BA$0.64
Pointe 400 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.57
3617 Tennessee Ave, Unit 2f3617 Tennessee Ave3BR,1BA$0.59
3808 Meramec St, Unit #23808 Meramec St2BR,1BA$0.61
5239 Bancroft Ave5239 Bancroft Ave2BR,1BA$0.67
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.73
2102 Chippewa St, Unit 12102 Chippewa St1BR,1BA$0.65
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
2030 E Fair Ave, Unit Fair ave2030 E Fair Ave2BR,1BA$0.50
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Louis City County

What type of rentals are currently available in St. Louis City County?

There are currently 2141 Apartments for Rent in St. Louis City County, MO with pricing that ranges from $437 to $7,935. There are also 290 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Louis City County ranging from $249 to $4,760.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Louis City County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Louis City County ranges from $249 to $4,760 with an average monthly rent of $1,886.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in St. Louis City County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in St. Louis City County range from $674 to $6,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $275 to $3,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $299 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $775.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.