
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Columbus Square Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $515 (16 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Columbus Square Studio Apartments | $810 | $515 | $1,990 |
| Columbus Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,221 | $437 | $4,501 |
| Columbus Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $550 | $7,935 |
| Columbus Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,602 | $674 | $5,000 |
| Columbus Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $854 | $3,850 |
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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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus Square?
The cheapest apartment in Columbus Square is The Towers at Gateway City which is listed at $515, while the average apartment in Columbus Square costs $3,000.
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 45 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 $293 which is $2,707 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus Square.
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