
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO from $550 (447 Rentals)


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The Icon Apartments

Carmel Hills

Collins Terrace Apartments

The Railton Apartments

744 Walton Ave

River Pointe Apartments

Meadowbrook Apartments and Townhomes

Evergreen Manor
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3115 Cherokee St

Orchard Park Apartments

5820 S Grand Blvd

Morganford Plaza Apartments

7614 Virginia Ave

The Residences at Bella Vista

Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments

Renaissance Place at Grand Apartments

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

Renewal Heights Apartments
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2809 Sidney St

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Glenridge

440 Eichelberger St

2606 Oregon Ave

The Reserve at Heritage

The Legends at Pasadena Hills

Koeneman Place Apartments
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The Vineyards

Half Moon Village Apartments

Park North St. Louis

5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 2

817 McLaran Ave

Lewis & Clark

712 Dover Pl

Spanish Lake Townhomes

Nico Terrace

Oakbrook Gardens
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Norwood Court Apartments

Metro at 70

Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older

University Plaza Apartments

Park Pointe Apartments

8804 Riverview Blvd, Unit AptA

Versailles Apartments

University Villa Apartments

The Ely Walker Lofts

Emerald Crossing
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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 Fox Grove Management Office which is listed at $550, 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
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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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