
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $700 (3 Rentals)
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Downtown West St Louis, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown West St Louis?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown West St Louis 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,569 | $799 | $2,795 |
Downtown West St Louis 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,900 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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There are currently 3 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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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West St Louis, MO
As of June 24, 2025 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 B5 Model at Fashion Square I starting at $1,400 with a $1.10 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. |
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Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
Fashion Square I | B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Ventana Lofts | B2-2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
The Ely Walker Lofts | Large 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Majestic Stove Lofts | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Storyboard on Pine | Pine B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Vangard Lofts | Bee Hat A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Franklin School Apartments - 55 Years + | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
The Railton Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
City Parc at Pine Senior Living | studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown West St Louis
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown West St Louis?
There are currently 83 Apartments for Rent in Downtown West St Louis, MO with pricing that ranges from $586 to $2,978. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown West St Louis ranging from $799 to $3,900.
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 $799 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,862.
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