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From Arch to Apartment: The St. Louis Insider's Guide to Renting Near the Area's Top Employers

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property at 3442 Texas Ave

3442 Texas Ave

St. LouisMO63118
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3954 Dover Pl

St. LouisMO63116

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St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Louis, MO

Pricing Updated: 12/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the St. Louis, MO area range in price from $281 to $10,776 with an overall median price of $2,148. The three St. Louis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Greater Ville at $680, Mount Pleasant at $625, and Near North Riverfront at $680. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Louis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Greater Ville$889$6806
Mount Pleasant$897$6259
Near North Riverfront$950$6809
St George$1,050$60027
Providence$1,075$8955
Carondelet$1,075$62531
Patch$1,075$60043
Bella Villa$1,077$65040
Pine Lawn$1,090$55066
Bellerive$1,095$72081

Cheapest Available St. Louis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood priced from $418. Coronado Place and Towers in the Central West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $455. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Louis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
Coronado Place and TowersThe Scott3BR,1BA$455
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$525
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$550
Rivers Edge ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$620
The Regency at Saint LouisStudioStudio,1BA$649
Montecito1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Louis area is the $0.32 price per square foot 4427 Athlone Ave Model at 4427 Athlone Ave, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value St. Louis apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Seven Hills Forest Condominiums starting at $1,300 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Calverton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4427 Athlone Ave, Unit 2nd Floor4427 Athlone Ave3BR,1BA$0.32
Seven Hills Forest Condominiums2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.54
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
Woodknoll Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.66
2822 Osage St, Unit A2822 Osage St3BR,1BA$0.68
Oakmont TownhomesTownhome2BR,2BA$0.79
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
5820 S Grand Blvd2 bedroom2BR,1BA$0.80
Coronado Place and TowersThe Platinum2BR,2BA$0.76
1219 Wilmington Ave, Unit 1219 A Wilmington Ave1219 Wilmington Ave1BR,1BA$0.81

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the St. Louis, MO metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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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

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 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 $2,148.

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 9,726 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 $561 which is $1,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Louis.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent 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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!