Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Louis City County, MO from $400 (144 Rentals)

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property at 210 N 17th St

$800 - $950

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

210 N 17th St

St. LouisMO63103

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property at 1209 N 11th St

$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1209 N 11th St

St. LouisMO63106

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property at 5803 Waterman Blvd

$900 - $1,850

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$900 - $1,850

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$900 - $1,850

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

5803 Waterman Blvd

St. LouisMO63112

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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 Aboussie Pavilion in the Bevo Mill neighborhood priced from $499. The Towers at Gateway City in the Lafayette Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $515. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Louis City County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aboussie PavilionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$499
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$515
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$561
The Regency at Saint LouisStudioStudio,1BA$649
River Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Diplomat Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$650
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$650

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

As of April 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 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.
14 Parkland Plsingle family home5BR,3BA$0.64
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2102 Chippewa St, Unit 12102 Chippewa St1BR,1BA$0.65
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
4922 Winona Ave, Unit 1a4922 Winona Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
8804 Riverview Blvd, Unit AptA8804 Riverview Blvd2BR,1BA$0.86
Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and olderTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.88
5820 S Grand Blvd2 bedroom2BR,1BA$0.80
Aboussie PavilionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.83

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Louis City County

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

There are currently 2103 Apartments for Rent in St. Louis City County, MO with pricing that ranges from $437 to $13,133. There are also 304 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Louis City County ranging from $249 to $5,950.

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 $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,004.

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 $4,500. 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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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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