Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clifton Heights Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $300 (61 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 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 2 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Emma

6244 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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6716-22 Clayton Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6716-22 Clayton Ave

6716-6722 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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The Madelyn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madelyn

3723 Cambridge AveSt. Louis, MO 63143
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West Forest View
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Forest View

6734 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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1010 Hi-Pointe Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

1010 Hi-Pointe Place

1010 Hi Pointe PlSt. Louis, MO 63117
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6216-20 Northwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6216-20 Northwood Ave

6216-20 Northwood AveSt. Louis, MO 63105
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Clifton Heights - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in St. Louis

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in St. Louis by our St. Louis, MO Local Expert Taryn Shorr-Mckee. See how it ranks!

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 Sutton-Elm Apartments priced from $795. Oakview Lyndover 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
Sutton-Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Brewer's Edge ApartmentsRenovated One Bed1BR,1BA$825
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton Heights, MO

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clifton Heights area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 4510 Laclede Ave in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Clifton Heights apartment is the 4710 Delor St Model at 4710 Delor St, Unit 1E starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Bevo Mill 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.
4510 Laclede Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
4710 Delor St, Unit 1E4710 Delor St1BR,1BA$0.82
4972 Tholozan Ave, Unit Lower4972 Tholozan Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
5247 Pernod Ave, Unit 1FL5247 Pernod Ave1BR,1BA$1.11
2516 Bellevue Ave, Unit 1a2516 Bellevue Ave1BR,1BA$1.31
6342 Bancroft Ave, Unit 2nd floor6342 Bancroft Ave1BR,1BA$1.12
5243 Bancroft Ave, Unit 2E5243 Bancroft Ave1BR,1BA$1.17
1200 Yale Ave, Unit 61200 Yale Ave1BR,1BA$1.38
3600 Hereford St, Unit 23600 Hereford St1BR,1BA$1.21
7112 Drury Ln, Unit 1st fl7112 Drury Ln1BR,1BA$1.21

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Clifton Heights, St. Louis, MO

Ranked #71

Among neighborhoods in St. Louis, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clifton Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Clifton Heights is Sutton-Elm Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Clifton Heights costs $3,056.

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 199 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 $862 which is $2,194 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifton Heights.

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

Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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