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1615 Hampton Ave

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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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The Hampshire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hampshire Apartments

4375-4409 Chippewa StSt. Louis, MO 63116
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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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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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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 Oak Park Apartments priced from $705. 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
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$705
Sutton-Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton Heights, MO

As of December 10, 2025 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 7230 W Park Ave Model at 7230 W Park Ave, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,650 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Cheltenham 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$1.07
7230 W Park Ave, Unit 2nd floor7230 W Park Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
5614 Delor St, Unit 5614 1stFloor5614 Delor St2BR,1BA$1.20
1319 Woodland Dr, Unit #21319 Woodland Dr1BR,1BA$1.00
5515 Chippewa St, Unit 2ND FLOOR5515 Chippewa St1BR,1BA$1.00
5042 Mardel Ave, Unit 5044 1F5042 Mardel Ave1BR,1BA$1.21
4214 Neosho St, Unit 1E4214 Neosho St2BR,1BA$1.09
4637 Jamieson Ave, Unit 1st fl4637 Jamieson Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
4182 Neosho St, Unit 1ST FLOOR4182 Neosho St1BR,1BA$1.23
4180 Neosho St, Unit 1st Flooor4180 Neosho St1BR,1BA$1.23

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clifton Heights, St. Louis, MO

Ranked #55

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

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 $850.

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

The cheapest apartment in Clifton Heights is Oak Park Apartments which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Clifton Heights costs $2,643.

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 127 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 $558 which is $2,085 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifton Heights.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!