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3927 Dunnica Ave, Unit 1F
$800
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3927 Dunnica Ave, Unit 1F

3927 Dunnica AveSt. Louis, MO 63116
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3116 Keokuk St, Unit 1F
$850
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3116 Keokuk St, Unit 1F

3116 Keokuk StSt. Louis, MO 63118
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Compton Heights, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Compton Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Compton Heights area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Alexian Court priced from $200. The Railton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $447. Here are the most affordable Compton Heights apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alexian CourtStudio, 1 bath1BR,1BA$200
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$447
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$565
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$650
2700 Chippewa Condominiums1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$685
IconPrivate Bedroom4BR,2BA$725
3717-21 Westminster0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
Midtown 300StudioStudio,1BA$775
Council Tower, a 62+ CommunitySenior Affordable StudioStudio,1BA$781

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Compton Heights, MO

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Compton Heights area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3205 Arsenal St Model at 3205 Arsenal St, Unit 3205 in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Compton Heights 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 Compton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3205 Arsenal St, Unit 32053205 Arsenal St3BR,2BA$0.90
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
3421 Hartford St, Unit 3421 Hartford,3421 Hartford St2BR,1BA$0.75
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.73
Sidney Street Lofts1Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89
2102 Chippewa St, Unit 12102 Chippewa St1BR,1BA$0.65
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
3116 Keokuk St, Unit 1F3116 Keokuk St2BR,1BA$0.94
3927 Dunnica Ave, Unit 1F3927 Dunnica Ave1BR,1BA$0.96
Alexian CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$0.33

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

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Missouri, including St. Louis. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Compton Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Compton Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Compton Heights is under $781.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Compton Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Compton Heights is Alexian Court which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in Compton Heights costs $6,578.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Compton Heights?

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 308 regular apartments in Compton Heights 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 Compton Heights?

Cheap apartments in Compton Heights have an average cost of $744 which is $5,834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Compton Heights.

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