
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cheltenham Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $500 (193 Rentals)
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744 Walton Ave

The Fairmont & Monticello Apartments

Euclid+Pine

Georgian Court

5225 Southwest Ave

Everly on The Loop

Forest Park Southeast

Hawthorne

West End Terrace Apartments
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2727 Hampton Ave

The Era Collective

The Parkway

4951 Parker Ave

2635 Brannon Ave, Unit 1F

The Park Lux

Stetson

4349 Forest Park Ave

4415 Pershing Ave.

St. Luke's Plaza
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Harmony on the Park

Jackson Arms

Hampton Gardens

4245 West Pine Ave

CWE

3325 Lawn Ave, Unit 3327 1F

Parkleigh

Expo at Forest Park

DeTonty Street Apartments
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Grove Lofts

2037 Maury Ave

2035 Maury Ave

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4233 Chouteau Ave, Unit 4233 Chouteau Ave 2R

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4626 Enright Ave

Hampden Hall

Park 44 Apartments

5625 Pershing Ave, Unit Apt 32
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4029 Shenandoah Ave, Unit 2A

Residences at Delmar Divine

West Pine Terrace

4355 Maryland Ave, Unit 211

4110 Cleveland Ave

5338 Shaw Ave

Union at the Grove

Lofts at Euclid

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6424 Oakland Ave, Unit 6424a

6North
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Cheltenham, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cheltenham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Studio Apartments | $1,329 | $755 | $3,000 |
| Cheltenham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $701 | $4,000 |
| Cheltenham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $750 | $5,442 |
| Cheltenham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,710 | $835 | $6,950 |
| Cheltenham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,396 | $1,999 | $5,275 |
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Cheapest Available Cheltenham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Apartments | The Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $701 |
| The Fairmont & Monticello Apartments | Monticello Studios ('03, '08) | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Oakview Lyndover Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Euclid+Pine | Basic Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Brewer's Edge Apartments | Renovated One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Forest Park Southeast | 1 Bdrm Garden, 476 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Hawthorne | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| The Era Collective | Congress Studio 545 | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| The Parkway | 4961 Laclede - STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cheltenham, MO
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cheltenham area is the $1.21 price per square foot 6018 Westminster Pl Model at 6018 Westminster Pl in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Cheltenham apartment is the 4626 Enright Ave Model at 4626 Enright Ave starting at $1,100 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Cheltenham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cheltenham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6018 Westminster Pl | 6018 Westminster Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 4626 Enright Ave | 4626 Enright Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 4628 Enright Ave, Unit 2 | 4628 Enright Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 4414 W Pine Blvd, Unit 2 | 4414 W Pine Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 4400 Delmar Blvd, Unit 4400 Delmar | 4400 Delmar Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The Park Lux | Park Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| West End Terrace Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Motorworks | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Westmoreland @ The Era Collecctive | Westmoreland 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 820 | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 744 Walton Ave | 744 Walton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cheltenham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cheltenham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cheltenham is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cheltenham?
The cheapest apartment in Cheltenham is Forest Park Apartments which is listed at $701, while the average apartment in Cheltenham costs $5,863.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cheltenham?
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 204 regular apartments in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham?
Cheap apartments in Cheltenham have an average cost of $571 which is $5,292 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cheltenham.
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