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Central West End, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central West End area of St. Louis, MO is a 3 Beds unit found at Coronado Place and Towers priced from $455. St. Luke's Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $569. Here are the most affordable Central West End apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coronado Place and TowersThe Scott3BR,1BA$455
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$660
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$678
The Fairmont & Monticello ApartmentsMonticello Studios ('03, '08)Studio,1BA$755
4349 Forest Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$780
The Era CollectiveCongress Studio 256Studio,1BA$785
Hampden HallStudioStudio,1BA$799
Euclid+PineBasic StudioStudio,1BA$810
West Pine Lofts2B 2B2BR,2BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central West End, MO

As of November 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central West End area is the $1.07 price per square foot 4545 Oakland Ave Model at 4545 Oakland Ave, Unit 4545 in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Central West End apartment is the 3Bd 2Bath Model at 5909 Cates Ave starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Central West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4545 Oakland Ave, Unit 45454545 Oakland Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.07
5909 Cates Ave3Bd 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.13
4124 W Pine Blvd, Unit 2F4124 W Pine Blvd1BR,1BA$1.21
Coronado Place and TowersThe Platinum2BR,2BA$0.76
West Pine Lofts2B 2B2BR,2BA$0.99
The Donatello2 Bd2BR,1BA$1.18
Westmoreland @ The Era CollecctiveWestmoreland 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.20
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.26

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Missouri including Central West End, St. Louis, and the greater St. Louis area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central West End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central West End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central West End is under $849.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central West End?

The cheapest apartment in Central West End is Forest Park Apartments which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Central West End costs $4,047.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central West End?

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 281 regular apartments in Central West End 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 Central West End?

Cheap apartments in Central West End have an average cost of $1,071 which is $2,976 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central West End.

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.

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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.

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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! 

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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