
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO from $437 (577 Rentals)


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Trinity Park

Fox Grove Management Office

Carmel Hills

The Towers at Gateway City

River Pointe Apartments

4732 W Florissant Ave

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2514 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2514-A

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2524 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2524 - C
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2530 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2530-E

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4110 Michigan Ave, Unit 1st fl

8612 Halls Ferry Road

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4119 Carter Ave, Unit 4119 West Carter

4732 W Florissant Ave

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3528 Tennessee Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

Villa Estates

3115 Cherokee St
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1511 Partridge Ave

The Residences at Bella Vista

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Evergreen Manor

Forest Park Apartments

3509 Ohio Ave

1585 Leonaire Ct

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3246 S Compton Ave, Unit 2N

2729-22FL Miami St

Nico Terrace
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4508 Pennsylvania Ave

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

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4241 Ellenwood Ave, Unit 2F

744 Walton Ave

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3609 Eichelberger St, Unit 1

3867 Ashland Ave, Unit 3867 1st Floor

5918 Arendes Dr

Renewal Heights Apartments

Glenridge

2727 Hampton Ave
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4658-4658 Michigan Ave

5803 S Broadway

3954 Dover Pl

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Richwood Terrace Apartments

The Regency at Saint Louis

4520 Morgan Ford Rd

3020-3022-3022 Texas Ave

3625 Virginia Ave

4643 Louisiana Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Louis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Studio Apartments | $1,181 | $550 | $4,505 |
| St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $437 | $6,466 |
| St. Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $550 | $9,592 |
| St. Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $674 | $10,000+ |
| St. Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $725 | $4,316 |
| St. Louis 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,145 | $1,800 | $4,490 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Louis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St. Louis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St. Louis is under $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Louis?
The cheapest apartment in St. Louis is The Railton Apartments which is listed at $418, while the average apartment in St. Louis costs $3,092.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St. Louis?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14,982 regular apartments in St. Louis that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in St. Louis?
Cheap apartments in St. Louis have an average cost of $700 which is $2,392 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Louis.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis
Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee
I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis
Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee
Finding the right neighborhood to rent near your St. Louis college or university isn’t just about convenience.

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Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee
St. Louis is a historic city of neighborhoods — nearly 80 of them — each with its own personality, rhythm, and everyday comforts.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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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.