
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown West St Louis area of Saint Louis.


The Railton Apartments

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

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Franklin School Apartments

Roberts Galerie Lofts
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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 |
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Downtown West St Louis Studio Apartments | $838 | $550 | $1,679 |
Downtown West St Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $561 | $3,999 |
Downtown West St Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $834 | $3,670 |
Downtown West St Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $1,995 | $1,995 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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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 Studio unit found at The Towers at Gateway City priced from $550. City Parc at Pine Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $602. Here are the most affordable Downtown West St Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Towers at Gateway City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
City Parc at Pine Senior Living | studio | Studio,1BA | $602 |
Downtowner Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Franklin School Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
The Ely Walker Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Park Pacific | The Argonaut | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Malone | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Lofts at the Mac | Glaser | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Majestic Stove Lofts | 1 Bedroom Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West St Louis, MO
As of October 12, 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 A Model at Denim Lofts starting at $2,015 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
Denim Lofts | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Fashion Square I | B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Bogen | Urban Chic Lofts | O1 | 1BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Lofts at the HUPP | Auburn I | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Storyboard on Pine | Pine B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Leather Trades | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Majestic Stove Lofts | 1 Bedroom Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
1916 Serbian Dr, Unit 2N | 1916 Serbian Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
City Parc at Pine Senior Living | studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown West St Louis, Saint Louis, MO
Ranked #43
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown West St Louis Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown West St Louis?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown West St Louis is at The Towers at Gateway City listed at $550.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown West St Louis Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown West St Louis Apartment is $650 at The Towers at Gateway City.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown West St Louis Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown West St Louis is starting from $834 at City Parc at Pine Senior Living.
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