
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Saint Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (323 Rentals)
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The Railton Apartments

Fox Grove Management Office

The Towers at Gateway City

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

The Regency at Saint Louis

The Saum & Hutcheson Arms

Collins Terrace Apartments

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3867 Ashland Ave, Unit 3867 1st Floor

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744 Walton Ave

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3717-21 Westminster

Council Tower, a 62+ Community

4020 Lindell Blvd
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4839 Hammett Pl, Unit 4839 Hammett Pl

5345-49 Cabanne

Euclid+Pine

6230-6232-6232 Columbia Ave

Winston Churchill Apartments

Everly on The Loop

Hawthorne

Preservation Square

Forest Park Southeast
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3301 Park Avenue

Renaissance III

Roberts Galerie Lofts

Caroline Place

The Gentrys Landing Apartments

West End Terrace Apartments

5252 Bischoff Ave

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4202 College Ave, Unit Beautiful downstairs apt

6826 Waldemar Ave

3316 Russell Blvd
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Sullivan Place Apartments

3338 Aubert Ave

6822 Waldemar Ave

5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 2

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4106 San Francisco Ave, Unit Sanfrancisco

The Park Lux

The Phoenix at Delmar

4349 Forest Park Ave
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Downtown Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Saint Louis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Saint Louis Studio Apartments | $1,187 | $565 | $3,000 |
| Downtown Saint Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,438 | $437 | $4,069 |
| Downtown Saint Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $550 | $7,935 |
| Downtown Saint Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $674 | $6,895 |
| Downtown Saint Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $806 | $675 | $3,850 |
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There are currently 323 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Saint Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Saint Louis Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Saint Louis area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments priced from $447. 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 Downtown Saint Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railton Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $447 |
| Fox Grove Management Office | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
| The Towers at Gateway City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $565 |
| The Saum & Hutcheson Arms | Saum Unrenovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Collins Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $666 |
| Icon | Private Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $675 |
| The Regency at Saint Louis | Studio | Studio,1BA | $679 |
| Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments | The Cypress - 1Br / 1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saint Louis, MO
As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Saint Louis area is the $0.64 price per square foot single family home Model at 14 Parkland Pl in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Downtown Saint Louis 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 Downtown Saint Louis apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Parkland Pl | single family home | 5BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Majestic Stove Lofts | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Kingsland Courtyard | 4-Bed | 4BR,4BA | $0.87 |
| 4626 Enright Ave | 4626 Enright Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 4628 Enright Ave, Unit 2 | 4628 Enright Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Everly on The Loop | C3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.67 |
| 5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 2 | 5126 Lexington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Fox Grove Management Office | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| 4839 Hammett Pl, Unit 4839 Hammett Pl | 4839 Hammett Pl | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Saint Louis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Saint Louis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Saint Louis is under $680.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Saint Louis?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Saint Louis is The Railton Apartments which is listed at $447, while the average apartment in Downtown Saint Louis costs $1,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Saint Louis?
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 670 regular apartments in Downtown Saint Louis 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 Downtown Saint Louis?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Saint Louis have an average cost of $752 which is $698 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Saint Louis.
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