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property at 4446 Floriss Pl

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4446 Floriss Pl, Unit First Floor

4446 Floriss Pl
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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 Alexian Court in the Lasalle neighborhood priced from $200. The Railton Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $447. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Louis City County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alexian CourtStudio, 1 bath1BR,1BA$200
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$447
Aboussie PavilionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$499
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$565
4375-4409 Chippewa4375-4409 Chippewa - 4377...1BR,1BA$600
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$626
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$650
The Regency at Saint LouisStudioStudio,1BA$679
Fairgrounds Park Place ApartmentsThe Cypress - 1Br / 1Ba1BR,1BA$680

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

As of July 23, 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 5239 Bancroft Ave Model at 5239 Bancroft Ave starting at $1,200 with a $0.67 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
5239 Bancroft Ave5239 Bancroft Ave2BR,1BA$0.67
3808 Meramec St, Unit #23808 Meramec St2BR,1BA$0.61
3421 Hartford St, Unit 3421 Hartford,3421 Hartford St2BR,1BA$0.75
4626 Enright Ave4626 Enright Ave2BR,1BA$0.73
4421 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 44234421 Pennsylvania Ave2BR,1BA$0.69
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
5721-5723 Gravois Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.74
Alexian CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$0.33

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Louis City County

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

There are currently 2117 Apartments for Rent in St. Louis City County, MO with pricing that ranges from $200 to $7,935. There are also 339 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Louis City County ranging from $249 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 $249 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,704.

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 $6,895, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $275 to $3,725. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $299 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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