Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (43 Rentals)

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property at 2017 Chouteau Ave

$1,100 - $2,350

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2017 Chouteau Ave

St. LouisMO63103
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Majestic Stove Lofts
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$1,150 - $1,500
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$1,150 - $1,500
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Majestic Stove Lofts

2017 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
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property at 2207 Washington Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2207 Washington Ave, Unit 213

2207 Washington Ave
St. LouisMO63103
property at 5415 Dresden Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5415 Dresden Ave

St. LouisMO63116
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11th and Spruce
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$1,242 - $3,181
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11th and Spruce

1014 Spruce StSt. Louis, MO 63102
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Heritage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage House

2800 Olive StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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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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property at 210 N 17th St

$850 - $950

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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210 N 17th St

St. LouisMO63103
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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
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Adler Annex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adler Annex

715 N 21st StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Parker Place Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parker Place Lofts

1808 Chouteau AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Leather Trades
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Leather Trades

1600 Locust 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 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments priced from $447. The Towers at Gateway City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $565. 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$447
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$565
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Franklin School Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 661101BR,1BA$815
Grace Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
The Ely Walker Lofts1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$950
The Crown Downtown1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Stadium Loft Apartments18 Units1BR,1BA$1,075
Majestic Stove Lofts1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$1,165
Fashion Square IA41BR,1BA$1,180

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

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown West St Louis area is the $0.94 price per square foot 1101 Lucas Ave Model at 1101 Lucas Ave, Unit #200 in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Downtown West St Louis apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $0.80 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.
1101 Lucas Ave, Unit #2001101 Lucas Ave1BR,1BA$0.94
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
Denim LoftsB2BR,2BA$1.20
Bogen | Urban Chic LoftsL22BR,2BA$1.21
Fashion Square IB12BR,1BA$1.15
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.17
Storyboard on PinePine B22BR,2BA$1.22
Vangard Lofts1A1BR,1BA$1.20
Grace Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.02
The Railton ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.21

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown West St Louis, Saint Louis, MO

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 The Towers at Gateway City listed at $565.

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 $447 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 $659 at The Railton Apartments.

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