Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (32 Rentals)

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11th and Spruce
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$1,155 - $2,464
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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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$800 - $950

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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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Fashion Square I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fashion Square I

1307 Washington 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 Studio unit found at The Towers at Gateway City priced from $515. The Railton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $561. 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$515
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$561
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Franklin School Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
The Ely Walker Lofts1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$950
The Crown Downtown1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Majestic Stove Lofts1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,075
Lofts at the MacGlaser1BR,1BA$1,075
Stadium Loft Apartments02 Units1BR,1BA$1,075
Vangard Lofts1B1BR,1BA$1,075

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

As of April 24, 2026 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
Lofts at the HUPPAuburn I2BR,2BA$1.26
Fashion Square IB12BR,1BA$1.15
Ventana | On Wash AveG2-12BR,1BA$1.43
1720 Chouteau Ave, Unit 4041720 Chouteau Ave2BR,2BA$1.37
The Tudor2-A11BR,1BA$1.41
Majestic Stove Lofts1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.25
Franklin School Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.19

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

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Downtown West St Louis, Saint Louis, MO

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

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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.

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 $515.

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 $561 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 $915 at The Towers at Gateway City.

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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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