Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown West St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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1114 Lucas Ave

St. LouisMO63101

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments priced from $561. City Parc at Pine Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $602. 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$561
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$650
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Franklin School Apartments - 55 Years +1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$785

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

As of September 08, 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 A Model at Denim Lofts starting at $2,015 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 LoftsA2BR,2BA$1.20
GW Apartments LLC2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.18
Fashion Square IB52BR,1BA$1.10
Lofts at the HUPPAuburn I2BR,2BA$1.26
Bogen | Urban Chic LoftsI11BR,2BA$1.27
The Ely Walker LoftsLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.15
Storyboard on PinePine B22BR,2BA$1.17
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown West St Louis, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #51

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $561 to $5,773. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown West St Louis ranging from $1,000 to $2,795.

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 $1,000 to $2,795 with an average monthly rent of $1,501.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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