Cheap Homes for Rent in Cheltenham Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $400 (23 Rentals)

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property at 2037 Maury Ave

$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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2037 Maury Ave

St. LouisMO63110

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property at 4994 Fyler Ave

$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jan 9, 2026

4994 Fyler Ave

St. LouisMO63139

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Cheltenham, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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 $696. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$696
The Fairmont & Monticello ApartmentsMonticello Studios ('03, '08)Studio,1BA$755
4349 Forest Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$780
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Hampden HallStudioStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cheltenham, MO

As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham apartment is the 4167 Botanical Ave Model at 4167 Botanical Ave, Unit 2F starting at $1,375 with a $1.02 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4545 Oakland Ave, Unit 45454545 Oakland Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.07
4167 Botanical Ave, Unit 2F4167 Botanical Ave2BR,1BA$1.02
4425 Enright Ave, Unit 2F4425 Enright Ave2BR,2BA$0.85
3818 Arsenal Street, Unit 3820a3818 Arsenal Street2BR,1BA$1.16
1817 Thurman Ave, Unit 1S1817 Thurman Ave2BR,1BA$1.16
3111 Morganford Rd, Unit 1st FL3111 Morganford Rd1BR,1BA$0.87
4457 Westminster Pl, Unit 44574457 Westminster Pl2BR,1BA$1.20
4989 Arsenal St, Unit 4989A4989 Arsenal St2BR,1BA$1.10
The Donatello2 Bd2BR,1BA$1.18
744 Walton Ave, Unit 774E744 Walton Ave1BR,1BA$1.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cheltenham, St. Louis, MO

Ranked #19

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheltenham

What type of rentals are currently available in Cheltenham?

There are currently 705 Apartments for Rent in Cheltenham, MO with pricing that ranges from $701 to $7,953. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cheltenham ranging from $750 to $3,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cheltenham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cheltenham ranges from $750 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,041.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cheltenham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cheltenham range from $1,239 to $5,303, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,068.

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