Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbus Square Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $400 (71 Rentals)
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Columbus Square, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbus Square Studio Apartments | $968 | $602 | $1,990 |
Columbus Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $492 | $3,999 |
Columbus Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $550 | $8,891 |
Columbus Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $674 | $5,000 |
Columbus Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $854 | $1,325 |
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Cheapest Available Columbus Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbus Square area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 3010 Apartments priced from $437. Preservation Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $492. Here are the most affordable Columbus Square apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3010 Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $437 |
Preservation Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $492 |
Fox Grove Management Office | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
The Railton Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $561 |
City Parc at Pine Senior Living | studio | Studio,1BA | $602 |
The Towers at Gateway City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Collins Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $678 |
Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments | *The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
Park Pacific | The Argonaut | Studio,1BA | $700 |
The New Broadview | 1a1tH | 1BR,1BA | $709 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus Square, MO
As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus Square area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Columbus Square apartment is the J1-1 Model at Ventana Lofts starting at $1,225 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
Ventana Lofts | J1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Pointe 400 Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Leather Trades | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Fox Grove Management Office | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
The Ely Walker Lofts | Large 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
1916 Serbian Dr, Unit 2N | 1916 Serbian Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Preservation Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
3010 Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Columbus Square, St. Louis, and the greater St. Louis area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Columbus Square Neighborhood in St. Louis, MO
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Columbus Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbus Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbus Square is under $709.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus Square?
The cheapest apartment in Columbus Square is 3010 Apartments which is listed at $437, while the average apartment in Columbus Square costs $1,579.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbus Square?
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 59 regular apartments in Columbus Square 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 Columbus Square?
Cheap apartments in Columbus Square have an average cost of $438 which is $1,141 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus Square.
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