Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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property at 2201 Locust St

$1,225 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2201 Locust St

St. LouisMO63103

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$550
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775

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

As of January 22, 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
Bogen | Urban Chic LoftsM22BR,2BA$1.41
Fashion Square IB22BR,1BA$1.11
Lofts at the HUPPAuburn I2BR,2BA$1.26
Storyboard on PinePine B32BR,2BA$1.23
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.15
The Tudor2-A11BR,1BA$1.41
Majestic Stove Lofts1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.25
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.89

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown West St Louis

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown West St Louis?

There are currently 86 Apartments for Rent in Downtown West St Louis, MO with pricing that ranges from $448 to $3,114. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown West St Louis ranging from $1,025 to $2,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown West St Louis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown West St Louis ranges from $1,025 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,375.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.