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property at 210 N 17th St

$800 - $950

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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210 N 17th St

St. LouisMO63103

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property at 1209 N 11th St

$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1209 N 11th St

St. LouisMO63106
property at 5155 Northland Ave

$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

5155 Northland Ave, Unit 2

5155 Northland Ave
St. LouisMO63113

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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. 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$418
Aboussie PavilionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$499
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$550
Diplomat Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$615
The Regency at Saint LouisStudioStudio,1BA$649
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$650
Collins Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom Medium2BR,1BA$667
Gateway on GrandC13BR,1BA$675
3115 Cherokee St1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$675

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

As of March 09, 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 3617 Tennessee Ave Model at 3617 Tennessee Ave, Unit 2f starting at $1,300 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the The Hill 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
3617 Tennessee Ave, Unit 2f3617 Tennessee Ave3BR,1BA$0.59
1709 Washington Ave, Unit 6001709 Washington Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
5239 Bancroft Ave5239 Bancroft Ave2BR,1BA$0.72
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.67
Cambridge Heights Apartments I & II5 BR TH4BR,3BA$0.73
4626 Enright Ave4626 Enright Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
5820 S Grand Blvd2 bedroom2BR,1BA$0.80

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Louis City County

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

There are currently 2025 Apartments for Rent in St. Louis City County, MO with pricing that ranges from $437 to $13,133. There are also 274 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Louis City County ranging from $249 to $6,250.

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 $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,961.

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 $13,133, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $275 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $299 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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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