
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (32 Rentals)
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City Parc at Pine Senior Living

The Towers at Gateway City

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Franklin School Apartments - 55 Years +

Roberts Galerie Lofts
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Majestic Stove Lofts

210 N 17th St, Unit 202

The Draper

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5971 Theodore Ave

210 N 17th St

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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 | $893 | $602 | $1,669 |
Downtown West St Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,248 | $586 | $2,500 |
Downtown West St Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $686 | $2,978 |
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There are currently 32 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 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments priced from $586. 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 Railton Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $586 |
City Parc at Pine Senior Living | studio | Studio,1BA | $602 |
The Towers at Gateway City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Downtowner Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Franklin School Apartments - 55 Years + | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
Roberts Galerie Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Ely Walker Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Malone | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
11th & Spruce | Clark | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
Majestic Stove Lofts | 1 Bedroom Income Restricted - Accessible | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West St Louis, MO
As of June 25, 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 B5 Model at Fashion Square I starting at $1,400 with a $1.10 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 |
Fashion Square I | B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Ventana Lofts | B2-2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
The Ely Walker Lofts | Large 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Majestic Stove Lofts | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Storyboard on Pine | Pine B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Vangard Lofts | Bee Hat A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Franklin School Apartments - 55 Years + | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
The Railton Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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 #46
Among neighborhoods in Saint Louis, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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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 City Parc at Pine Senior Living listed at $602.
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 $586 at The Railton Apartments.
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 $686 at The Railton Apartments.
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