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Columbus Square, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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 The Railton Apartments priced from $447. Fox Grove Management Office has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable Columbus Square apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$447
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$565
Fairgrounds Park Place ApartmentsThe Cypress - 1Br / 1Ba1BR,1BA$680
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$702
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Caroline PlaceA11BR,1BA$850
The Gentrys Landing ApartmentsStudio UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$855

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus Square, MO

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus Square area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2722 Armand Pl Model at 2722 Armand Pl, Unit 2722 2F in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Columbus Square apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $0.80 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2722 Armand Pl, Unit 2722 2F2722 Armand Pl3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
Majestic Stove Lofts2 Bedroom Market2BR,1BA$0.84
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.73
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Fashion Square IB22BR,1BA$1.13
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Syndicate BuildingStabdard 1BR1BR,1BA$1.11
Cityside ApartmentsHawthorn1BR,1BA$1.15
3965 N 21st St3965 N 21st St3BR,1BA$1.14

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

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbus Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbus Square is at The Towers at Gateway City listed at $565.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Square Apartment is $447 at The Railton Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbus Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbus Square is starting from $550 at Fox Grove Management Office.

What is the most affordable Columbus Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fox Grove Management Office and starts from $674.

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