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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 $379. 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$379
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$525
Nico Terrace1 Bedroom Garden Apartment1BR,1BA$628
Shannon Fox ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Cabana Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$680
The Residences at Bella VistaClassic1BR,1BA$700
River Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700

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

As of June 08, 2025 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 Saint Charles 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
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
Chez Paree Apartments and TownhomesBeautiful Renovated 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.94
Oakmont TownhomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$0.79
Retreat at Seven TrailsThe Keystone2BR,1BA$0.98
Trotwood Downs and Brittany TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and a Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.86
Chalet ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.70
1309 Wachtel Ave, Unit Wachtel1309 Wachtel Ave1BR,1BA$0.94

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Louis County

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

There are currently 1240 Apartments for Rent in St. Louis County, MO with pricing that ranges from $379 to $7,167. There are also 544 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Louis County ranging from $500 to $29,000.

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 $500 to $29,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,002.

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 $7,167, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $29,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $893.

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