Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Saint Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $550 (73 Rentals)

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Downtowner Apartments
$775
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$675 - $1,192
Required Monthly Fees
$100
Total Monthly Price
$775 - $1,292
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Downtowner Apartments

1133 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63101
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11th and Spruce
Rent Specials
$1,035 - $1,125
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$1,035 - $2,439
Required Monthly Fees
$80
Total Monthly Price
$1,115 - $2,519
Studio Apartments Available Now

11th and Spruce

1014 Spruce StSt. Louis, MO 63102
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From Arch to Apartment: The St. Louis Insider's Guide to Renting Near the Area's Top Employers

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Cortona at Forest Park
Rent Specials
$1,207 - $2,130
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Total Monthly Price

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$1,183 - $3,046
Required Monthly Fees
$24
Total Monthly Price
$1,207 - $3,070
Studio Apartments Available Apr 18

Cortona at Forest Park

5800 Highlands Plaza DrSt. Louis, MO 63110
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4417 Forest Park Ave
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4417 Forest Park Ave

4417 Forest Park AveSt. Louis, MO 63108
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Heritage House
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Heritage House

2800 Olive StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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The Michelangelo
Studio Apartments

The Michelangelo

4049 W Pine BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108
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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

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Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO

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Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $689.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Saint Louis?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Saint Louis is The Towers at Gateway City which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Downtown Saint Louis costs $5,055.

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 501 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 $643 which is $4,412 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Saint Louis.

Expert Rental Resources

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.