
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Louis County, MO from $300 (417 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in St. Louis County.


Trinity Park

University Commons

Morningside Townhomes

7121-7159 Lexington Ave, Unit 7155

New Wellington Apartments

Bilava Village

Parkwood Place Apartments

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2524 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2524 - E

Cabana Club Apartments
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Nico Terrace

Evergreen Manor

9900 Sloane Square

Carmel Hills

Camelot Apartments

The Residences at Bella Vista

Villa Estates

Taravue Park Apartments

The Legends at Pasadena Hills

Renewal Heights Apartments
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Woodson Park Apartments

Lackland Plaza Apartments

1585 Leonaire Ct

2625 S Big Bend Blvd

7121-7159 Lexington Ave, Unit 7141

Glenridge

Hickory Trace Apartments

Richwood Terrace Apartments

Jenn Station Apartments

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Marlborough Trails Apartments

University Villa Apartments

The Villages at General Grant

Oakview Lyndover Apartments

Sutton-Elm Apartments

Courtland Manor

Jefferson Townhomes

Oakbrook Gardens

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1195 Belrue Ave

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7110 Drury Ln, Unit 1st Fl

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River Pointe Apartments

Telegraph Crossing

Grandview Gardens

Covington Place Apartments

Orchard Park Apartments

Ballwin Manor

Versailles 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 | $1,364 | $281 | $2,550 |
| St. Louis County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $525 | $3,372 |
| St. Louis County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $625 | $6,750 |
| St. Louis County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $687 | $7,240 |
| St. Louis County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,182 | $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 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 |
| Montecito | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Bilava Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Cabana Club Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| Nico Terrace | 1 Bedroom Garden Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $694 |
| Carmel Hills | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $699 |
| Taravue Park Apartments | Cumberland | Studio,1BA | $710 |
| Lackland Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Renewal Heights Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Louis County, MO
As of June 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 Calverton Park 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 Calverton Park 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 |
| Oakmont Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| Wild Cherry Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Montecito | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Northwest Airport Inn | Studio Economy | Studio ,1BA | $0.80 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Louis County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Louis County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Louis County is at Northwest Airport Inn listed at $281.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Louis County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Louis County Apartment is $525 at Trinity Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Louis County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Louis County is starting from $625 at Trinity Park.
What is the most affordable St. Louis County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap St. Louis County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Glenridge and starts from $950.
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