1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO (1,375 Rentals)

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

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 23758 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over St. Louis, MO that range in price from $414 to $6,022. Downtown Saint Louis, Fox Park and Saint Charles 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 Louis913$1,485$492
Fox Park760$1,495$515
Saint Charles757$1,500$550
Compton Heights754$1,490$492
Lafayette Square672$1,365$492
Near Southside664$1,350$492
McKinley Heights654$1,397$515
Jeff Vander Lou641$1,395$492
St. Louis Place622$1,350$492
The Gate606$1,534$750

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 Concord neighborhood and is 1,447 square feet priced from $2,775. Bogen | Urban Chic Lofts in the Lafayette Square neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,350 square feet and currently listed start at $1,545. 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
Bogen | Urban Chic LoftsG11,350 Sq Ft$1,545
Vangard LoftsB (Market)1,277 Sq Ft$1,565
Arcade ApartmentsI-X1,275 Sq Ft$1,835
The Ely Walker LoftsLarge 1 Bed1,200 Sq Ft$1,000
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft763 Sq Ft$972
The Lofts at OPOP1 Bedroom Live/Work Loft760 Sq Ft$1,549
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom667 Sq Ft$1,222

Cheapest Available St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in St. Louis, MO is the 1x1 Model starting from $437 at 3010 Apartments in the Lewis Place neighborhood. The second most affordable St. Louis 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Preservation Square Apartments starting at $492 in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in St. Louis is currently $1,476. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in St. Louis:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
3010 Apartments1x1$437
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom$492
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom$525
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment$561
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large$627
Nico Terrace1 Bedroom Garden Apartment$628
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.

St. Louis, MO
Population: 302,838

Ranked #64

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around St. Louis, MO

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 3010 Apartments listed at $437.

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 $1,476.

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 862 sq ft.

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