
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $500 (26 Rentals)
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4129 Turner Ave

4043 Camellia Ave

4424 Marcus Ave

4732 W Florissant Ave

4127 Turner Ave
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4119 Carter Ave, Unit 4119 West Carter, Unit 4119 West Carter

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College Hill, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Hill Studio Apartments | $879 | $865 | $960 |
| College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $957 | $650 | $1,460 |
| College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,096 | $889 | $1,720 |
| College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,160 | $1,070 | $1,250 |
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Cheapest Available College Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Hill area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments priced from $680. Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable College Hill apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments | The Cypress - 1Br / 1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Gallery Central West End | Regular Studio | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| Sullivan Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| College Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, MO
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Hill area is the $0.88 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $930. The second greatest value College Hill apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at College Hill Apartments starting at $970 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| College Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| 4119 Carter Ave, Unit 4119 West Carter | 4119 Carter Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Sullivan Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments | The Cypress - 1Br / 1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 3867 Ashland Ave, Unit 3867 1st Floor | 3867 Ashland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Gallery Central West End | Small Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
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Best Local Schools in College Hill, St. Louis, MO
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Hill is under $970.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Hill?
The cheapest apartment in College Hill is Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in College Hill costs $1,160.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Hill?
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 18 regular apartments in College Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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