
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clifton Heights Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $300 (75 Rentals)
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Morganford Plaza Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

Richwood Terrace Apartments

5835-5845 Lindenwood Ave

3333 Lawn Ave, Unit 4

5243 Bancroft Ave, Unit 1W

3329 Lawn Ave

Hawthorne

McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast
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5018 Lindenwood Ave, Unit 5018 2F

Geneva Apartments

The Parkway

3530 Morgan Ford Rd

5225 Southwest Ave

Hampton Gardens

4214 Neosho St, Unit 1E

5823 Lindenwood Ave

Harmony on the Park

3111 Morganford Rd, Unit 1st FL
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4916 Winona Ave, Unit 2 West

4945 Mardel Ave, Unit 4945A Mardel - 2nd Floor

4918 Winona Ave, Unit 2 east

4931 Jamieson Ave

5042 Mardel Ave, Unit 5044 1F

Gateway Lofts

2718 Hampton Ave

5042 Mardel Ave

5021 Oleatha Ave

Grove Lofts
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Riverstation Apartments

4919 Lansdowne Ave

4989 Arsenal St, Unit 4989

4938 Tholozan Ave, Unit A - 2nd Floor

4976 Oleatha Ave, Unit 4976 Oleatha Ave

4976 Oleatha Ave

7389 Maple Ave

Golden Gate Apartments

The Hampshire Apartments

4916-20 Jamieson Ave
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5816-5828 Lindenwood Ave

Squire Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

3446 Lawn

2624 Roseland Terrace

Park East Apartments

Westfield Apartments

Southwest Court Apartments

Oakview Place

The Colonial House Apartments
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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 | $1,245 | $800 | $1,877 |
| Clifton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,589 | $695 | $2,841 |
| Clifton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $800 | $3,735 |
| Clifton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,660 | $1,250 | $4,484 |
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There are currently 75 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Clifton Heights Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO.
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Cheapest Available Clifton Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clifton Heights area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Aboussie Pavilion priced from $499. Oak Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Clifton Heights apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aboussie Pavilion | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $499 |
| Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| Sutton-Elm Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Oakview Lyndover Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Brewer's Edge Apartments | Renovated One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Hawthorne | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Geneva Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton Heights, MO
As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifton Heights 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 Clifton Heights apartment is the 4200 Lawn Ave Model at 4200 Lawn Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the The Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clifton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4545 Oakland Ave, Unit 4545 | 4545 Oakland Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| 4200 Lawn Ave, Unit 1 | 4200 Lawn Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 3111 Morganford Rd, Unit 1st FL | 3111 Morganford Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 4989 Arsenal St, Unit 4989 | 4989 Arsenal St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 5614 Delor St, Unit 5614 1stFloor | 5614 Delor St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 4938 Tholozan Ave, Unit A - 2nd Floor | 4938 Tholozan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 5042 Mardel Ave, Unit 5044 1F | 5042 Mardel Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 4214 Neosho St, Unit 1E | 4214 Neosho St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 5243 Bancroft Ave, Unit 1W | 5243 Bancroft Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Aboussie Pavilion | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleClifton Heights, St. Louis, MO
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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 Aboussie Pavilion which is listed at $499, while the average apartment in Clifton Heights costs $2,703.
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 149 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 $662 which is $2,041 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifton Heights.
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