1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO (1,627 Rentals)

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St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 09, 2026

There are currently 22643 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over St. Louis, MO that range in price from $414 to $10,036. Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Charles and Fox Park are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in St. Louis with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Saint Louis857$1,435$437
Saint Charles835$1,462$550
Fox Park691$1,395$437
Compton Heights666$1,420$437
Lafayette Square599$1,280$437
McKinley Heights599$1,280$437
Near Southside587$1,282$437
Tiffany552$1,550$437
The Gate526$1,447$625
Jeff Vander Lou520$1,280$437

Largest Available St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in St. Louis, MO is found at The Residences at Tesson Ridge in the Sappington neighborhood and is 1,447 square feet priced from $2,775. York House in the Hi-Point neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,330 square feet and currently listed start at $2,649. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in St. Louis:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Residences at Tesson Ridge1B.21,447 Sq Ft$2,775
York HouseA1,330 Sq Ft$2,649
Gallery 7201 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom1,302 Sq Ft$1,930
The Tudor2-A31,270 Sq Ft$1,250
Majestic Stove Lofts1 Bedroom Market1,247 Sq Ft$1,075
The Laurel ApartmentsThe Lindell1,240 Sq Ft$1,685
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom667 Sq Ft$1,222

Cheapest Available St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 09, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in St. Louis, MO is the One Bedroom Apartment Model starting from $418 at The Railton Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. The second most affordable St. Louis 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Aboussie Pavilion starting at $499 in the Bevo Mill neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in St. Louis is currently $1,371. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in St. Louis:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment$418
Aboussie PavilionOne Bedroom$499
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom$525
Nico Terrace1 Bedroom Garden Apartment$639
The Towers at Gateway City1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$650
Montecito1 Bedroom$650
Shannon Fox ApartmentsOne Bedroom$655

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St. Louis Overview

The St. Louis area is a great place to live in the Midwest, thanks mostly in part to its central location and the fact that there is so much to do for a city of its size. Compared to most other US cities, the cost of living in St. Louis is relatively affordable and there are options for great housing in homes or apartments in St. Louis for just about any budget.

Why live in St. Louis, MO?

The variety of activities in the city and surrounding area makes St. Louis a great place for singles, as well as those with a family. Some of the elementary and high schools in the city are among the best in the nation, while the city boasts two major universities: Washington University and Saint Louis University for higher education. You get a sense of a small-town atmosphere with big city amenities almost anywhere in the city.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom St. Louis Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in St. Louis with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in St. Louis is at The Railton Apartments listed at $418.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom St. Louis Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in St. Louis is $1,371.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom St. Louis Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in St. Louis is a 1,447 square feet unit starting from $2,775 at The Residences at Tesson Ridge.

What is the average size for St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in St. Louis is currently 868 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

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

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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