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$1,025

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$897
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5316 Pershing Ave

St. LouisMO63112

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Cortona at Forest Park
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$1,207 - $2,960
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$1,117 - $2,870
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$1,207 - $2,960
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Cortona at Forest Park

5800 Highlands Plaza DrSt. Louis, MO 63110
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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 1 Bed unit found at Forest Park Apartments priced from $701. The Fairmont & Monticello Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable Central West End apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$701
The Fairmont & Monticello ApartmentsMonticello Studios ('03, '08)Studio,1BA$755
The Leonardo1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$785
3717-21 Westminster LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
4349 Forest Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$800
Euclid+PineBasic StudioStudio,1BA$810
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$815
West End Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835
West Pine Lofts2B 2B2BR,2BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central West End, MO

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central West End area is the $0.87 price per square foot 4628 Enright Ave Model at 4628 Enright Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Central West End apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at Laclede Lofts starting at $1,635 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Cheltenham 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.
4628 Enright Ave, Unit 24628 Enright Ave3BR,1BA$0.87
Laclede LoftsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
The Park LuxPark Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Rosebury ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.29
Clara Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Hampden HallOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Formerly The Leonardo1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.05
744 Walton Ave744 Walton Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
3717-21 Westminster LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.20
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Blues1BR,1BA$1.36

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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 $701, while the average apartment in Central West End costs $9,383.

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 360 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 $889 which is $8,494 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central West End.

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