Cheap Homes for Rent in Central West End Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $400 (16 Rentals)

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property at 1229 Louisville Ave

$1,025

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$1,025

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1229 Louisville Ave

St. LouisMO63139
property at 5330 Pershing Ave

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5330 Pershing Ave, Unit 503

5330 Pershing Ave
St. LouisMO63112

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property at 5528 Waterman Blvd

$1,400

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$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5528 Waterman Blvd, Unit 1N

5528 Waterman Blvd
St. LouisMO63112

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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
5345 Cabanne Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Euclid+PineBasic StudioStudio,1BA$810
Westminster Place0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central West End, MO

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central West End area is the $1.15 price per square foot The President - 2 Bedroom w/ Den Model at President and Park Royal in the in the Hi-Point neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Central West End apartment is the 4628 Enright Ave Model at 4628 Enright Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 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.
President and Park RoyalThe President - 2 Bedroom w/ Den2BR,2.5BA$1.15
4628 Enright Ave, Unit 24628 Enright Ave3BR,1BA$0.87
4414 W Pine Blvd, Unit 24414 W Pine Blvd2BR,1BA$1.30
4400 Delmar Blvd, Unit 4400 Delmar4400 Delmar Blvd3BR,1BA$1.24
The Park LuxPark Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.20
West End Terrace Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
5572 Clemens Dr3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.14
744 Walton Ave744 Walton Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
5345 Cabanne Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Central West End

What type of rentals are currently available in Central West End?

There are currently 492 Apartments for Rent in Central West End, MO with pricing that ranges from $701 to $8,210. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central West End ranging from $400 to $4,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central West End?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central West End ranges from $400 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,306.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central West End?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central West End range from $835 to $6,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

Expert Rental Resources

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