
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $447 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown West St Louis area of Saint Louis.


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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 | $935 | $565 | $1,758 |
| Downtown West St Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $561 | $2,428 |
| Downtown West St Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $734 | $4,000 |
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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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railton Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $447 |
| The Towers at Gateway City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $565 |
| Downtowner Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| The Ely Walker Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Crown Downtown | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West St Louis, MO
As of September 06, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Denim Lofts | B | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Majestic Stove Lofts | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Bogen Lofts | E2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Vista | On Wash Ave | C2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Fashion Square I | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Vangard Lofts | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Grace Lofts | CITY LOFT | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Railton Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Station Plaza | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.25 |
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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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