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property at 4305 Potomac St

4305 Potomac St

St. LouisMO63116

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property at 210 N 17th St

210 N 17th St

St. LouisMO63103
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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 3010 Apartments in the Lewis Place neighborhood priced from $437. Preservation Square Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $492. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Louis City County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$437
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$586
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$599
Gateway on GrandD34BR,2BA$599
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$635
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$650

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

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Louis City County area is the $0.63 price per square foot 2666 Nebraska Ave Model at 2666 Nebraska Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value St. Louis City County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $0.80 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.
2666 Nebraska Ave, Unit 12666 Nebraska Ave3BR,2BA$0.63
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2026 E Adelaide Ave, Unit Downstairs2026 E Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$0.76
3016 Victor St, Unit 2nd f3016 Victor St1BR,1BA$0.89
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$0.79
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
College Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.83
748 Walton Ave, Unit 748 Walton748 Walton Ave2BR,1BA$0.83
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Louis City County

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

There are currently 2022 Apartments for Rent in St. Louis City County, MO with pricing that ranges from $489 to $10,638. There are also 387 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Louis City County ranging from $400 to $4,500.

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 $400 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,552.

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 $10,638, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $500 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $854.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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