Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Saint Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (46 Rentals)

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property at 807 Clara Ave

$699 - $749

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

807 Clara Ave

St. LouisMO63112

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property at 6335 Ridge Ave

$750

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$750

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$750

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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6335 Ridge Ave

St. LouisMO63133
property at 1209 N 11th St

$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1209 N 11th St

St. LouisMO63106
property at 5155 Northland Ave

$850

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$850

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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

5155 Northland Ave, Unit unit 2

5155 Northland Ave
St. LouisMO63113

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property at 3334 Aubert Ave

$1,090

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$1,090

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$1,090

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3334 Aubert Ave

St. LouisMO63115

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property at 4126 Shaw Blvd

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4126 Shaw Blvd, Unit 1F

4126 Shaw Blvd
St. LouisMO63110
property at 6432 Hobart Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

6432 Hobart Ave

St. LouisMO63133
property at 6739 Dale Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6739 Dale Ave

St. LouisMO63139

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property at 314 N Broadway

$1,150 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

314 N Broadway

St. LouisMO63102

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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. Coronado Place and Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $455. 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
Coronado Place and TowersThe Scott3BR,1BA$455
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$550
The Regency at Saint LouisStudioStudio,1BA$649
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$650
Gateway on GrandC13BR,1BA$675
Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments*The Cypress1BR,1BA$680
The Era CollectiveCongress Studio 256Studio,1BA$690

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saint Louis, MO

As of February 24, 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 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 Downtown Saint Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
14 Parkland Plsingle family home5BR,3BA$0.64
1709 Washington Ave, Unit 6001709 Washington Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.67
Cambridge Heights Apartments I & II5 BR TH4BR,3BA$0.73
4626 Enright Ave4626 Enright Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
4829 Margaretta Ave4829 Margaretta Ave2BR,1BA$0.54
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Coronado Place and TowersThe Platinum2BR,2BA$0.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 1143 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saint Louis, MO with pricing that ranges from $437 to $11,091. There are also 163 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Saint Louis ranging from $275 to $6,250.

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 $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,011.

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 $455 to $11,091, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $275 to $6,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $299 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $854.

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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