
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $519 (27 Rentals)
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2028 E Prairie Ave

2125 E Obear Ave

5417 Ruskin Ave

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Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older

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3965 N 21st St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $793 | $630 | $1,019 |
| College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $675 | $1,250 |
| College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| College Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $1,425 | $1,425 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Hill Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO.
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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 |
| 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 August 26, 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 |
| 4106 San Francisco Ave, Unit Sanfrancisco | 4106 San Francisco Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 4119 Carter Ave, Unit 4119 W Carter | 4119 Carter Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 3965 N 21st St | 3965 N 21st St | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 2127 Obear Ave, Unit XX | 2127 Obear Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 2125 E Obear Ave | 2125 E Obear Ave | 2BR,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 |
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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 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 $899.
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 4 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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