Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (18 Rentals)

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Heritage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage House

2800 Olive StSt. Louis, MO 63103
Senior Living
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1818 Washington Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1818 Washington Ave

1818 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Phyllis Wheatley
2 Bedroom Apartments

Phyllis Wheatley

2709 Locust StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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University Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Lofts

1627 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Publicity Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Publicity Flats

1133 Pine StSt. Louis, MO 63101
property at 507 N 13th St

507 N 13th St

St. LouisMO63103

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Downtown West St Louis, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown West St Louis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown West St Louis area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments priced from $418. The Towers at Gateway City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable Downtown West St Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$550
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Franklin School Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
The Ely Walker Lofts1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West St Louis, MO

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown West St Louis area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown West St Louis apartment is the B Model at Denim Lofts starting at $1,875 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown West St Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
Denim LoftsB2BR,2BA$1.20
Fashion Square IB22BR,1BA$1.11
Malone2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.33
Lofts at the HUPPAuburn I2BR,2BA$1.26
Majestic Stove Lofts1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.01
Storyboard on PinePine B32BR,2BA$1.23
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.15
AdlerFrame LoftsLoft1BR,1BA$1.06
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown West St Louis, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Saint Louis. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,075.

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 $418, while the average apartment in Downtown West St Louis costs $1,500.

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 52 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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!