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

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7389 Maple Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7389 Maple Ave

7389 Maple AveSt. Louis, MO 63143
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Golden Gate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Gate Apartments

4250-4252 Neosho StSt. Louis, MO 63116
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The Hampshire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hampshire Apartments

4375-4409 Chippewa StSt. Louis, MO 63116
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4916-20 Jamieson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4916-20 Jamieson Ave

4916-4920 Jamieson AveSt. Louis, MO 63109
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5816-5828 Lindenwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5816-5828 Lindenwood Ave

5816-5828 Lindenwood AveSt. Louis, MO 63109
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Squire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Squire Apartments

7128 Manchester RdSt. Louis, MO 63143
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Peppertree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

2111 Bellevue AveSt. Louis, MO 63143
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3446 Lawn
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3446 Lawn

3446 Lawn AveSt. Louis, MO 63139

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2624 Roseland Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2624 Roseland Terrace

4929 Chippewa StSt. Louis, MO 63109
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Park East Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park East Apartments

4471 Arco AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Westfield Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westfield Apartments

2000 Laclede Station RdSt. Louis, MO 63143
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Oakview Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview Place

1014-38 Oakview PlSt. Louis, MO 63110
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The Emma
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Emma

6244 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139

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Clifton Heights, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Sutton-Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Brewer's Edge ApartmentsRenovated One Bed1BR,1BA$800
McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$850
HawthorneStudioStudio,1BA$850
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$865
Geneva Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
The ParkwayStudio Renovated1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4545 Oakland Ave, Unit 45454545 Oakland Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.20
7748 Wise Ave, Unit 1st Fl7748 Wise Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
Lindenwood Heights ApartmentsW Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.36
7340 Ethel Ave, Unit 1w7340 Ethel Ave1BR,1BA$1.11
1319 Woodland Dr, Unit #21319 Woodland Dr1BR,1BA$1.10
4410 Swan Ave, Unit 4410A4410 Swan Ave1BR,1BA$1.13
5011 Devonshire Ave, Unit D5011 Devonshire Ave1BR,1BA$1.32
6328 Sutherland Ave, Unit 1W6328 Sutherland Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
5042 Mardel Ave, Unit 5044 1F5042 Mardel Ave1BR,1BA$1.21
4964 Fyler Ave, Unit 2 west4964 Fyler Ave1BR,1BA$1.20

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the St. Louis, MO metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clifton Heights, St. Louis, MO

Ranked #63

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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