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The Railton Apartments
205 N 18th StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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The Towers at Gateway City
110 N 17th StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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City Parc at Pine Senior Living
1531 Pine StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Downtowner Apartments
1133 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63101
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Franklin School Apartments
814 N 19th StSt. Louis, MO 63106
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Roberts Galerie Lofts
1224 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Park Pacific Luxury Apartments
1226 Olive StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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The Ely Walker Lofts
1520 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Storyboard on Pine
1405 Pine StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Heritage House
2800 Olive StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Les Chateaux North Apartments
1250 Chouteau AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
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1818 Washington Ave
1818 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Phyllis Wheatley
2709 Locust StSt. Louis, MO 63103
210 N 17th St
St. LouisMO63103
4733 Morgan Ford Rd
St. LouisMO63116
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University Lofts
1627 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Beatrice 1900 Washington
1900 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Publicity Flats
1133 Pine StSt. Louis, MO 63101
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown West St Louis Studio Apartments | $816 | $550 | $1,645 |
| Downtown West St Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,136 | $561 | $2,304 |
| Downtown West St Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $734 | $3,114 |
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There are currently 18 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 $418. The Towers at Gateway City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable Downtown West St Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railton Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $418 |
| The Towers at Gateway City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| Downtowner Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Franklin School Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| The Ely Walker Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West St Louis, MO
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown West St Louis area is the $0.71 price per square foot 1709 Washington Ave Model at 1709 Washington Ave, Unit 600 in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,350. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1709 Washington Ave, Unit 600 | 1709 Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Denim Lofts | B | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Leather Trades | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Lofts at the HUPP | Auburn I | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Fashion Square I | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1720 Chouteau Ave, Unit 404 | 1720 Chouteau Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Storyboard on Pine | Pine B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Majestic Stove Lofts | 1 Bedroom Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Railton Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown West St Louis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown West St Louis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown West St Louis is under $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown West St Louis?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown West St Louis is The Railton Apartments which is listed at $418, while the average apartment in Downtown West St Louis costs $1,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown West St Louis?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 58 regular apartments in Downtown West St Louis that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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