
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO from $300 with Swimming Pool (127 Rentals)
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The Paul Brown Loft Apartments

Evergreen Manor

Mansion House 1

The Era Collective

The Legends at Pasadena Hills

Meadowbrook Apartments and Townhomes

The Vineyards

Oakbrook Gardens

Bilava Village
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

Forest Creek Apartments

Taravue Park

Jefferson Townhomes

The Continental Life Building

Emerald Crossing

Half Moon Village Apartments

San Rafael Townhomes

Oak Forest Apartments

The Gentrys Landing Apartments
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ReNew Centennial

The Villages at General Grant

Covington Place Apartments

The Port Apartments

Orchard Park Apartments

Black Forest Apartments

Element Concord
The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

Suson Pines

Bennington Heights

ReNew on Blues Apartments & Townhomes

Yorktowne Apartments

West Pine Lofts

Westminster Place Apartments and Townhomes

Victorian Village
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

Oasis Apartments

Monogram on Washington

Piazza on West Pine

Riverstation Apartments

Canyon Creek

West End Terrace

Gallery 400 Luxury Apartments

Village Royale
Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
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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 |
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St. Louis Studio Apartments | $1,227 | $569 | $4,486 |
St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $492 | $6,207 |
St. Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $489 | $8,962 |
St. Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $674 | $10,000+ |
St. Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $854 | $5,850 |
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St. Louis, MO Local Guide
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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 $620.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Louis?
The cheapest apartment in St. Louis is 3010 Apartments which is listed at $437, while the average apartment in St. Louis costs $2,206.
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 13,021 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 $571 which is $1,635 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Louis.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

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.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.