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property at 4305 Potomac St

4305 Potomac St

St. LouisMO63116

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210 N 17th St

St. LouisMO63103

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property at 917 Geyer Ave

917 Geyer Ave

St. LouisMO63104

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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 3010 Apartments priced from $437. Preservation Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $492. Here are the most affordable Compton Heights apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$437
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$586
Gateway on GrandD34BR,2BA$599
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$650
Toronto Parcade ApartmentsEfficiency1BR,1BA$675
Coronado Place and TowersThe Scott3BR,1BA$679
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Compton Heights, MO

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Compton Heights area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Compton Heights apartment is the 3016 Victor St Model at 3016 Victor St, Unit 2nd f starting at $1,250 with a $0.89 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.
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
3016 Victor St, Unit 2nd f3016 Victor St1BR,1BA$0.89
3726 Iowa Ave, Unit 2nd floor3726 Iowa Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
The Ely Walker LoftsLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
4014a Potomac St4014a Potomac St2BR,1BA$1.00
3925 Dunnica Ave, Unit 2F3925 Dunnica Ave1BR,1BA$1.02
Grand South SeniorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
3246 S Compton Ave, Unit 2N3246 S Compton Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Compton Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Compton Heights?

There are currently 865 Apartments for Rent in Compton Heights, MO with pricing that ranges from $489 to $7,140. There are also 184 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Compton Heights ranging from $735 to $4,500.

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 $735 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,058.

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 $4,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $854.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee

I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.