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property at 255 Chambers Rd

$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

255 Chambers Rd

St. LouisMO63137

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property at 10114 Douglas Ct

$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

10114 Douglas Ct

St. AnnMO63074

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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
The Dels - HazelwoodStudiosStudio,1BA$600
Shannon Fox ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Cabana Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$680
Bruce Court41BR,1BA$695
The Residences at Bella VistaClassic1BR,1BA$700
Camelot Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$700

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

As of February 07, 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 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
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
Chez Paree Apartments and TownhomesBeautiful Renovated 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath Townhome...2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Oakmont TownhomesTownhome2BR,2BA$0.79
5421 Bermuda Dr, Unit A. 1st Flr.5421 Bermuda Dr2BR,1BA$0.91
Montecito2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Spanish Lake TownhomesLuna1BR,1BA$0.95
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 1250 Apartments for Rent in St. Louis County, MO with pricing that ranges from $281 to $7,588. There are also 676 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Louis County ranging from $575 to $5,600.

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 $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,979.

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 $5,798, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $895 to $5,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $899 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $893.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.