
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clifton Heights Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $300 (61 Rentals)
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3704 Hereford St

5243 Bancroft Ave, Unit 2E

3600 Hereford St, Unit 2

McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast

2140 Hampton Ave

5422 Chippewa St, Unit 2W

Oak Park Apartments

5016 Tholozan Ave, Unit 1F
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5338 Shaw Ave

6342 Bancroft Ave, Unit 2nd floor

5247 Pernod Ave, Unit 1FL

1200 Yale Ave

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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 |
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Clifton Heights Studio Apartments | $1,295 | $850 | $1,782 |
Clifton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $735 | $3,588 |
Clifton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,337 | $1,085 | $4,949 |
Clifton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,022 | $1,695 | $5,358 |
Clifton Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,018 | $2,500 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 61 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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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 | $825 |
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 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4510 Laclede Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
4710 Delor St, Unit 1E | 4710 Delor St | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
4972 Tholozan Ave, Unit Lower | 4972 Tholozan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
5247 Pernod Ave, Unit 1FL | 5247 Pernod Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
2516 Bellevue Ave, Unit 1a | 2516 Bellevue Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
6342 Bancroft Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 6342 Bancroft Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
5243 Bancroft Ave, Unit 2E | 5243 Bancroft Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
1200 Yale Ave, Unit 6 | 1200 Yale Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
3600 Hereford St, Unit 2 | 3600 Hereford St | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
7112 Drury Ln, Unit 1st fl | 7112 Drury Ln | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleClifton Heights, St. Louis, MO
Ranked #71
Among neighborhoods in St. Louis, MO 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?
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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 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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