
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clifton Heights Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $300 (73 Rentals)
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4902 Itaska St

5301 Bancroft Ave

4464 Russell Ave

1429 Tamm Ave, Unit 1st floor South

2126 Maury Ave

Hawthorne

McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast

2140 Hampton Ave
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Oak Park Apartments

6307 Sutherland Ave, Unit 2 west

5221 Miami St

2012 Maury Ave

6040 Southwest Ave

1949 Alfred Ave
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3329 Lawn Ave

1149 Louisville Ave, Unit 1 N

3632 Watson Rd

2006 Maury Ave

4347a Manchester Ave

4931 Jamieson Ave

5042 Mardel Ave, Unit 5044 1F

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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 | $1,130 | $835 | $1,635 |
| Clifton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $735 | $2,442 |
| Clifton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $800 | $4,886 |
| Clifton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,773 | $1,250 | $5,368 |
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There are currently 73 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 Oakview Lyndover Apartments priced from $795. Sutton-Elm Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Clifton Heights apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakview Lyndover Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Sutton-Elm Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 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 |
| Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Geneva Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Parkway | Studio Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton Heights, MO
As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clifton Heights area is the $1.20 price per square foot 4545 Oakland Ave Model at 4545 Oakland Ave, Unit 4545 in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Clifton Heights apartment is the 7748 Wise Ave Model at 7748 Wise Ave, Unit 1st Fl starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Franz Park 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 | $1.20 |
| 7748 Wise Ave, Unit 1st Fl | 7748 Wise Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Lindenwood Heights Apartments | W Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 7340 Ethel Ave, Unit 1w | 7340 Ethel Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 1319 Woodland Dr, Unit #2 | 1319 Woodland Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 4410 Swan Ave, Unit 4410A | 4410 Swan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 5011 Devonshire Ave, Unit D | 5011 Devonshire Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 6328 Sutherland Ave, Unit 1W | 6328 Sutherland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 5042 Mardel Ave, Unit 5044 1F | 5042 Mardel Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 4964 Fyler Ave, Unit 2 west | 4964 Fyler Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleClifton Heights, St. Louis, MO
Ranked #63
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Clifton Heights, St. Louis, MO
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Western St. Louis. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clifton Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Clifton Heights is Oakview Lyndover Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Clifton Heights costs $2,725.
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 125 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 $742 which is $1,983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifton Heights.
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