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property at 210 N 17th St

$850 - $950

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210 N 17th St

St. LouisMO63103

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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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property at 2207 Washington Ave

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2207 Washington Ave, Unit 213

2207 Washington Ave
St. LouisMO63103
property at 2207 Washington Ave

$1,150

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2207 Washington Ave, Unit 213

2207 Washington Ave
St. LouisMO63103
property at 5222 N 20th St

$1,150

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5222 N 20th St

St. LouisMO63107

St. Louis's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$447
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$565
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$633
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$650
The Regency at Saint LouisStudioStudio,1BA$679
Fairgrounds Park Place ApartmentsThe Cypress - 1Br / 1Ba1BR,1BA$680
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saint Louis, MO

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Saint Louis area is the $0.94 price per square foot 1101 Lucas Ave Model at 1101 Lucas Ave, Unit #200 in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Downtown Saint Louis apartment is the single family home Model at 14 Parkland Pl starting at $1,800 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Lewis Place 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.
1101 Lucas Ave, Unit #2001101 Lucas Ave1BR,1BA$0.94
14 Parkland Plsingle family home5BR,3BA$0.64
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
Kingsland Courtyard4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
4626 Enright Ave4626 Enright Ave2BR,1BA$0.73
4628 Enright Ave, Unit 24628 Enright Ave3BR,1BA$0.87
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and olderTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.88
4839 Hammett Pl, Unit 4839 Hammett Pl4839 Hammett Pl2BR,1BA$0.84

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the St. Louis, MO metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 1155 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saint Louis, MO with pricing that ranges from $437 to $7,935. There are also 135 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Saint Louis ranging from $275 to $4,500.

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 $275 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,881.

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 $6,895, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $275 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $299 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $775.

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