Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Compton Heights Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $400 (217 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at Fox Grove Management Office priced from $550. The Towers at Gateway City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable Compton Heights apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$550
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$650
Diplomat Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$650
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$775
Midtown 300StudioStudio,1BA$775
Council Tower ApartmentsAffordable StudioStudio,1BA$781

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Compton Heights, MO

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Compton Heights area is the $0.59 price per square foot 3617 Tennessee Ave Model at 3617 Tennessee Ave, Unit 2f in the in the The Hill neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Compton Heights apartment is the 1709 Washington Ave Model at 1709 Washington Ave, Unit 600 starting at $1,350 with a $0.71 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.
3617 Tennessee Ave, Unit 2f3617 Tennessee Ave3BR,1BA$0.59
1709 Washington Ave, Unit 6001709 Washington Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2336 S 9th St, Unit A2336 S 9th St2BR,2BA$0.85
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$0.97
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
4014a Potomac St4014a Potomac St2BR,1BA$1.00
3927 Dunnica Ave, Unit 1F3927 Dunnica Ave1BR,1BA$0.96
3528 Tennessee Ave, Unit 2nd Floor3528 Tennessee Ave1BR,1BA$0.93
3647 Keokuk St, Unit 2e3647 Keokuk StStudio ,1BA$0.96

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

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Compton Heights, St. Louis, MO

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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 The Towers at Gateway City which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Compton Heights costs $9,555.

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 345 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 $768 which is $8,787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Compton Heights.

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