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210 N 17th St

St. LouisMO63103

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6938 Bruno Ave

St. LouisMO63139

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Downtown Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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 $418. 3010 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $437. Here are the most affordable Downtown Saint Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$437
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
Gateway on GrandD34BR,2BA$599
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$635
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saint Louis, MO

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Saint Louis area is the $0.75 price per square foot 1709 Washington Ave Model at 1709 Washington Ave, Unit 703 in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1709 Washington Ave, Unit 7031709 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$0.75
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.51
4472 Enright Ave, Unit 4472A enright4472 Enright Ave3BR,1BA$0.82
2026 E Adelaide Ave, Unit Downstairs2026 E Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
5141 Wabada Ave, Unit 15141 Wabada Ave3BR,1BA$0.85
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
College Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.83
4951 Botanical Ave, Unit 1W4951 Botanical Ave1BR,1BA$0.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Saint Louis

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Saint Louis?

There are currently 1115 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saint Louis, MO with pricing that ranges from $418 to $10,721. There are also 201 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Saint Louis ranging from $400 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Saint Louis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Saint Louis ranges from $400 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,624.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Saint Louis?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Saint Louis range from $674 to $10,721, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $500 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $854.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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