
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO from $550 (465 Rentals)


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2030 E Fair Ave, Unit Fair ave

Trinity Park

The Railton Apartments

Carmel Hills

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744 Walton Ave

Collins Terrace Apartments

5478 Queens Ave, Unit 1S

Evergreen Manor
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Bilava Village

Orchard Park Apartments

Morganford Plaza Apartments

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4839 Hammett Pl, Unit 4839 Hammett Pl

4642 Farlin Ave

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4776 Maffitt Ave, Unit A

The Residences at Bella Vista

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

The Legends at Pasadena Hills

Lackland Plaza Apartments
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3116 Keokuk St

6704-6706-6706 Idaho Ave

Glenridge

Meadowbrook Apartments and Townhomes

3921 Iowa Ave

The Reserve at Heritage

Koeneman Place Apartments

Renewal Heights Apartments

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4236 Lawn Ave, Unit 1st floor

9900 Sloane Square
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3729 Morgan Ford Rd

Covington Place Apartments

The Vineyards

Half Moon Village Apartments

The Phoenix at Delmar

River Pointe Apartments

4710 Eichelberger St

5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 2

Lewis & Clark

1527 E Grand Blvd
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Park North St. Louis

The Towers at Gateway City

Oakbrook Gardens

3922 Minnesota Ave

Everly on The Loop

Shirley Garden Apartments

3700 S Broadway St

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3317 Arsenal St, Unit 2nd floor

Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older
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St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Louis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Studio Apartments | $1,191 | $200 | $3,000 |
| St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $200 | $5,792 |
| St. Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $550 | $7,935 |
| St. Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $674 | $6,995 |
| St. Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,002 | $725 | $3,850 |
| St. Louis 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $1,800 | $2,700 |
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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 $675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Louis?
The cheapest apartment in St. Louis is Fox Grove Management Office which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in St. Louis costs $2,481.
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 11,658 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 $653 which is $1,828 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Louis.
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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.

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Finding the right neighborhood to rent near your St. Louis college or university isn’t just about convenience.

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