Cheap Homes for Rent in Compton Heights Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $600 (47 Rentals)

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property at 1921 S 11th St

$850

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$850
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1921 S 11th St, Unit C

1921 S 11th St
St. LouisMO63104

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property at 3745 California Ave

$999

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$999
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$999

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3745 California Ave, Unit 2S

3745 California Ave
St. LouisMO63118

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property at 2905 S 18th St

$1,096

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2905 S 18th St

St. LouisMO63118
property at 4126 Shaw Blvd

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4126 Shaw Blvd, Unit 1F

4126 Shaw Blvd
St. LouisMO63110

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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 The Railton Apartments priced from $418. Fox Grove Management Office has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable Compton Heights apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$550
Diplomat Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$615
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$650
Gateway on GrandC13BR,1BA$675
3115 Cherokee St1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$675
Midtown 300StudioStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Compton Heights, MO

As of February 26, 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
3258 Ohio Ave, Unit 2F3258 Ohio Ave3BR,2BA$0.96
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.67
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$0.97
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
4014a Potomac St4014a Potomac St2BR,1BA$1.00
4016A Potomac4016A Potomac2BR,1BA$1.00
4241 Ellenwood Ave, Unit 2F4241 Ellenwood Ave1BR,1BA$0.94

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Compton Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Compton Heights?

There are currently 901 Apartments for Rent in Compton Heights, MO with pricing that ranges from $437 to $5,095. There are also 122 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Compton Heights ranging from $695 to $3,800.

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 $695 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,746.

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 $1,370 to $3,175. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,710 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $854.

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