Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Clifton Heights Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $1,060 (16 Rentals)

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Clifton Heights, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clifton Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Clifton Heights Studio Apartments | $1,297 | $499 | $1,997 |
Clifton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $499 | $3,550 |
Clifton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,274 | $1,060 | $5,106 |
Clifton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,768 | $1,695 | $5,323 |
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Getting Around the Clifton Heights Neighborhood in St. Louis, MO
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clifton Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clifton Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clifton Heights is under $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clifton Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Clifton Heights is Hampton Gardens which is listed at $1,060, while the average apartment in Clifton Heights costs $2,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clifton Heights?
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 255 regular apartments in Clifton Heights 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 Clifton Heights?
Cheap apartments in Clifton Heights have an average cost of $912 which is $1,583 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifton Heights.
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