Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Louis City County, MO from $400 (124 Rentals)

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property at 6649 Berthold Ave
$795 - $1,500
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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6649 Berthold Ave

St. LouisMO63139
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$820 - $1,295
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 8
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8125 Michigan Ave

St. LouisMO63111

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property at 210 N 17th St
$850 - $950
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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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
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$650
IconPrivate Bedroom4BR,2BA$675
3135 Chippewa Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675

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

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Louis City County area is the $0.59 price per square foot 3617 Tennessee Ave Model at 3617 Tennessee Ave, Unit 2f in the in the The Hill neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value St. Louis City County apartment is the 3421 Hartford St Model at 3421 Hartford St, Unit 2nd starting at $1,000 with a $0.50 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.
3617 Tennessee Ave, Unit 2f3617 Tennessee Ave3BR,1BA$0.59
3421 Hartford St, Unit 2nd3421 Hartford St2BR,1BA$0.50
4136 Saint Louis Ave, Unit 1F4136 Saint Louis Ave2BR,1BA$0.55
5239 Bancroft Ave5239 Bancroft Ave2BR,1BA$0.67
3808 Meramec St, Unit #23808 Meramec St2BR,1BA$0.61
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.73
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
5721-5723 Gravois Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.74
3135 Chippewa Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.71
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 2239 Apartments for Rent in St. Louis City County, MO with pricing that ranges from $200 to $7,935. There are also 341 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Louis City County ranging from $400 to $4,750.

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 $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,576.

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 $7,029, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.

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