Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Louis County, MO from $500 (162 Rentals)

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property at 6506 Lillian Ave

$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 25

6506 Lillian Ave

JenningsMO63136

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property at 10433 Briarbend Dr

$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

10433 Briarbend Dr

St. LouisMO63146

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northwest Airport InnStudio EconomyStudio,1BA$281
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$525
Montecito1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$650
Bilava Village1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$675
Cabana Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$680
Carmel HillsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$699
Nico Terrace1 Bedroom Garden Apartment1BR,1BA$702
Glenridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Renewal Heights Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Hickory Trace ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$760

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

As of June 23, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Seven Hills Forest Condominiums2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.54
The Mint Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.86
Woodknoll Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.66
Kingsland Courtyard4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
River Trace Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage3BR,1.5BA$0.88
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.98
Primm Place3x1.5 Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.00
Montecito2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Carmel HillsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Northwest Airport InnStudio EconomyStudio ,1BA$0.80

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Louis County

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

There are currently 1272 Apartments for Rent in St. Louis County, MO with pricing that ranges from $281 to $6,789. There are also 478 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Louis County ranging from $575 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Louis County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Louis County ranges from $575 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,854.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in St. Louis County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in St. Louis County range from $687 to $6,620, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $575 to $5,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $893.

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