Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (30 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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The Tudor Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Tudor Building

1916 Lucas AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
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The 22 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 22 Apartments

2200 Locust StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Publicity Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Publicity Flats

1133 Pine StSt. Louis, MO 63101

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Adler Annex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adler Annex

715 N 21st StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$550
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Franklin School Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
The Ely Walker Lofts1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$900
Park PacificThe ArgonautStudio,1BA$975
Malone0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
Lofts at the MacGlaser1BR,1BA$1,075
Majestic Stove Lofts1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
Denim LoftsA2BR,2BA$1.20
Fashion Square IB52BR,1BA$1.10
Bogen | Urban Chic LoftsO11BR,2BA$1.22
Lofts at the HUPPAuburn I2BR,2BA$1.26
Storyboard on PinePine B32BR,2BA$1.23
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.15
Majestic Stove Lofts1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.17
1916 Serbian Dr, Unit 2N1916 Serbian Dr1BR,1BA$0.97
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio ,1BA$1.31

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

Ranked #43

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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 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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

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I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

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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! 

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