
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $561 (36 Rentals)


The Towers at Gateway City

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

Franklin School Apartments

Roberts Galerie Lofts

Downtowner Apartments

Vangard Lofts

The Crown Downtown

Monogram on Washington
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Park Pacific Luxury Apartments

Adler Annex

Grace Lofts

Fashion Square I

The Draper

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11th and Spruce
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Lofts at the HUPP

The Tudor

The Vox

Front Page Lofts

GW Apartments

AdlerFrame Lofts

Ventana | On Wash Ave

The 22 Apartments

Malone
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Les Chateaux North Apartments

1818 Washington Ave

Heritage House

University Lofts

Beatrice 1900 Washington

Publicity Flats

Leather Trades

Parker Place Lofts

Gallery 1014 Apartment Homes
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Downtown West St Louis, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown West St Louis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown West St Louis Studio Apartments | $743 | $515 | $1,549 |
Downtown West St Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,139 | $561 | $3,100 |
| Downtown West St Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $734 | $4,000 |
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Read ArticleLocal Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown West St Louis, Saint Louis, MO
Ranked #38
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown West St Louis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown West St Louis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown West St Louis is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown West St Louis?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown West St Louis is The Railton Apartments which is listed at $447, while the average apartment in Downtown West St Louis costs $1,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown West St 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 33 regular apartments in Downtown West St Louis that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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