Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (39 Rentals)

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Hyde Park Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hyde Park Village

4040 Peck StSt. Louis, MO 63107
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Lucas Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lucas Heights

3040 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63103
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PT Bosley Estates
1 Bedroom Apartments

PT Bosley Estates

4500 Mary AveSt. Louis, MO 63107
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The Michelangelo
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Michelangelo

4049 W Pine BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108
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Archway Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Archway Commons

2707 Rauschenbach AveSt. Louis, MO 63106
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Maryland Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Maryland Lofts

4340 Maryland AveSt. Louis, MO 63108
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Calvary Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Calvary Apartments

5239 W Florissant AveSt. Louis, MO 63115
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The Leonardo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Leonardo

4166 Lindell BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108
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4020 Lindell Blvd.
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4020 Lindell Blvd.

4020 Lindell BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108
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Jackson Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Park Apartments

1220 Warren StSt. Louis, MO 63106
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4415 Pershing Ave.
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4415 Pershing Ave.

4415 Pershing AveSt. Louis, MO 63108
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Griot Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Griot Apartments

2505 Saint Louis AveSt. Louis, MO 63106
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4245 West Pine Ave
Studio Apartments

4245 West Pine Ave

4245 W Pine BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108
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Fairgrounds, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Preservation Square Apartments priced from $492. Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments*The Cypress1BR,1BA$680
The MichelangeloStudioStudio,1BA$700
Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and olderOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$765
4349 Forest Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$780
Hampden HallStudioStudio,1BA$799
College Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$850
Gallery Central West EndRegular StudioStudio,1BA$865
The Reserve at Heritage2 Bed Garden Large2BR,1BA$869
Renaissance Place at Grand ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, MO

As of August 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $0.76 price per square foot 2026 E Adelaide Ave Model at 2026 E Adelaide Ave, Unit Downstairs in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 4354 Laclede Ave Model at 4354 Laclede Ave, Unit A starting at $1,600 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Cheltenham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2026 E Adelaide Ave, Unit Downstairs2026 E Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$0.76
4354 Laclede Ave, Unit A4354 Laclede Ave3BR,1BA$1.27
4124 W Pine Blvd, Unit 2F4124 W Pine Blvd1BR,1BA$1.21
Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and olderTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
College Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.83
University Plaza Apartments2 BR/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Reserve at Heritage2 Bed Garden2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Renaissance Place at Grand ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.34
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments*The Cypress1BR,1BA$1.19

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Missouri including Fairgrounds, Saint Louis, and the greater St. Louis area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairgrounds is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?

The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is Preservation Square Apartments which is listed at $492, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $1,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairgrounds?

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 43 regular apartments in Fairgrounds that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fairgrounds?

Cheap apartments in Fairgrounds have an average cost of $483 which is $1,516 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.

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