
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Louis County, MO from $300 (356 Rentals)
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2514 Telegraph Rd, Unit B

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2524 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2524 - C

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2520 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2520 - A

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2530 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2530-E

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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 | $1,380 | $281 | $2,580 |
| St. Louis County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $525 | $3,542 |
| St. Louis County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $625 | $5,584 |
| St. Louis County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $687 | $5,798 |
| St. Louis County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $893 | $3,600 |
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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 Saint Ann neighborhood priced from $281. Trinity Park 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 | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Cabana Club Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| Bruce Court | 4 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Camelot Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Louis County, MO
As of March 02, 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 Old Town 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 Florissant Old Town 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 |
| Warson Village Townhomes | Newport I | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
| Woodknoll Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.66 |
| Kingsland Courtyard | 4-Bed | 4BR,4BA | $0.87 |
| Oakmont Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| 5421 Bermuda Dr, Unit A. 1st Flr. | 5421 Bermuda Dr | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Montecito | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 2524 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2524 - C | 2524 Telegraph Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 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 $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Louis County?
The cheapest apartment in St. Louis County is Trinity Park which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in St. Louis County costs $1,795.
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 89 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 $461 which is $1,334 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Louis County.
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