
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Louis County, MO from $309 (451 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in St. Louis County.


University Commons

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2534 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2534 - F

New Wellington Apartments

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2524 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2524-F

Parkwood Place Apartments

8816 Lucas and Hunt Rd

Evergreen Manor

Carmel Hills

2651 Eltarose Dr
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6150-6150 Garfield Ave

4930 Tiemann Ave

Camelot Apartments

The Residences at Bella Vista

Villa Estates

2323 Woodson Rd

Nico Terrace

Taravue Park Apartments

Crossing at Northpointe Apartments

Cabana Club Apartments
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Jefferson Townhomes

8513 Idaho Ave

2631 Tyrell Dr

The Legends at Pasadena Hills

Koeneman Place Apartments

Renewal Heights Apartments

Lackland Plaza Apartments

Woodson Park Apartments

1585 Leonaire Ct

Glenridge
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Hickory Trace Apartments

Covington Place Apartments

Richwood Terrace Apartments

7701 Circle Dr

3859 Marietta Dr

Marlborough Trails Apartments

The Vineyards

Orchard Park Apartments

Sutton-Elm Apartments

The Villages at General Grant
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Oakview Lyndover Apartments

Oakbrook Gardens

Grandview Gardens

Arbor Village Apartments

River Pointe Apartments

Whispering Lake Apartments

Ballwin Manor

University Villa Apartments

Versailles Apartments

Yorktowne Apartments
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St. Louis County, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Louis County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County Studio Apartments | $1,465 | $281 | $2,179 |
| St. Louis County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $550 | $3,300 |
| St. Louis County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $669 | $6,500 |
| St. Louis County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $687 | $7,181 |
| St. Louis County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,494 | $893 | $7,193 |
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Cheapest Available St. Louis County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Louis County, MO is a Studio unit found at Northwest Airport Inn in the St. Ann neighborhood priced from $281. Trinity Park (NEW) in the North Riverfront neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Louis County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Airport Inn | Studio Economy | Studio,1BA | $281 |
| Trinity Park (NEW) | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Carmel Hills | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $699 |
| Montecito | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Nico Terrace | 1 Bedroom Garden Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $702 |
| Crossing at Northpointe Apartments | 1 BR - 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Cabana Club Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Jefferson Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Louis County, MO
As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Louis County area is the $0.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Seven Hills Forest Condominiums in the in the Florissant neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value St. Louis County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Mint Townhomes starting at $1,500 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Louis County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Hills Forest Condominiums | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.54 |
| The Mint Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
| Woodknoll Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.66 |
| Kingsland Courtyard | 4-Bed | 4BR,4BA | $0.87 |
| River Trace Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Wild Cherry Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
| The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Montecito | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Carmel Hills | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Northwest Airport Inn | Studio Economy | Studio ,1BA | $0.80 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Louis County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St. Louis County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St. Louis County is under $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Louis County?
The cheapest apartment in St. Louis County is Trinity Park (NEW) which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in St. Louis County costs $1,543.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St. Louis County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 250 regular apartments in St. Louis County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in St. Louis County?
Cheap apartments in St. Louis County have an average cost of $632 which is $911 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Louis County.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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