Cheap Homes for Rent in the Compton Heights Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $600 (48 Rentals)

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property at 210 N 17th St

$850 - $950

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210 N 17th St

St. LouisMO63103

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property at 2104 Chippewa St

$1,200

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$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2104 Chippewa St

St. LouisMO63118
property at 5415 Dresden Ave

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5415 Dresden Ave

St. LouisMO63116
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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
4375-4409 Chippewa4375-4409 Chippewa - 4377...1BR,1BA$600
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$650
IconPrivate Bedroom4BR,2BA$675
Morgan Ford Road1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 804331BR,1BA$695
City Lofts on Laclede2j - 2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$726

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Compton Heights, MO

As of August 31, 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 3258 Ohio Ave Model at 3258 Ohio Ave, Unit 2F starting at $1,700 with a $0.91 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
3258 Ohio Ave, Unit 2F3258 Ohio Ave3BR,2BA$0.91
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
Majestic Stove Lofts2 Bedroom Market2BR,1BA$0.84
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.73
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
IconShared2BR,1BA$0.84
3508-10 Russell Boulevard1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.88
Morgan Ford Road1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 804331BR,1BA$0.99
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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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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Compton Heights, St. Louis, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions about Compton Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Compton Heights?

There are currently 961 Apartments for Rent in Compton Heights, MO with pricing that ranges from $200 to $6,770. There are also 160 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Compton Heights ranging from $600 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Compton Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Compton Heights ranges from $600 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,660.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Compton Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Compton Heights range from $674 to $6,770, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,099 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,499 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.

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