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

Availability Confirmed As of: June 16, 2025

There are currently 26857 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over St. Louis, MO that range in price from $418 to $6,207. Saint Charles, Downtown Saint Louis 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
Saint Charles918$1,500$550
Downtown Saint Louis883$1,490$418
Fox Park726$1,480$418
Compton Heights725$1,480$418
Lafayette Square623$1,329$418
McKinley Heights614$1,330$418
Near Southside610$1,310$418
Jeff Vander Lou589$1,350$418
St. Louis Place558$1,315$418
Tiffany549$1,565$418

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 and is 1,447 square feet priced from $2,775. Ventana Lofts in the Lafayette Square neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,320 square feet and currently listed start at $1,395. 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
Ventana LoftsA1-11,320 Sq Ft$1,395
Arcade ApartmentsI-X1,275 Sq Ft$1,835
The Victor Luxury Apartments1 Bed +B1,224 Sq Ft$2,059
Gallery 720Penthouse (1 Bedroom)1,220 Sq Ft$2,050
The Ely Walker LoftsLarge 1 Bed1,200 Sq Ft$1,000
The Lofts at OPOP1 Bedroom Live/Work Loft760 Sq Ft$1,485
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom667 Sq Ft$1,222

Cheapest Available St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 16, 2025 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 1x1 Model at 3010 Apartments starting at $437 in the Lewis Place neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in St. Louis is currently $1,522. 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
3010 Apartments1x1$437
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom$492
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom$525
Nico Terrace1 Bedroom Garden Apartment$628
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal$635
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large$638
Shannon Fox ApartmentsOne Bedroom$655
McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast1 Bedroom Tax Credit***$659
Toronto Parcade ApartmentsEfficiency$675

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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®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,522.

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 882 sq ft.

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