Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $600 (26 Rentals)

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5316 Pershing Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5316 Pershing Ave

5316 Pershing AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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275 on the Park
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

275 on the Park

245 Union BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108
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Oakview Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview Place

1014-38 Oakview PlSt. Louis, MO 63110
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The Emma
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Emma

6244 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Gates at Forest Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gates at Forest Park

605 Clara AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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6716-22 Clayton Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6716-22 Clayton Ave

6716-6722 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Tribeca
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tribeca

5510 Pershing AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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West Forest View
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Forest View

6734 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Waterman Clara
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waterman Clara

5615 Waterman BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
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Forest Park, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Park area of St. Louis, MO is a Studio unit found at The Era Collective priced from $734. Oak Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Era CollectiveWestmoreland Nano StudioStudio,1BA$734
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$815
The Park LuxExecutive One Bed w Office1BR,1BA$849
The Ambassador (The Stetson)Studio / 1 Bath - Value OptionStudio,1BA$900
CWEStudio - EMB05Studio,1BA$946
West Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
Expo at Forest ParkPhiladelphia - North A1 StudioStudio,1BA$1,185
Georgian Courtgeo-1bb1BR,1BA$1,275
Park Clayton1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,281
TribecaCanal1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, MO

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $1.67 price per square foot 6041 Waterman Blvd Model at 6041 Waterman Blvd, Unit 6041 waterman in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Forest Park apartment is the Three Bed One and a Half Bath Model at The Park Lux starting at $1,300 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Cheltenham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6041 Waterman Blvd, Unit 6041 waterman6041 Waterman Blvd4BR,2BA$1.67
The Park LuxThree Bed One and a Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.18
Kingsbury2A03LB2BR,1BA$1.67
Park Clayton2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.79
Lofts at Forest ParkA11BR,1BA$1.84
Georgian Courtgeo-1bb1BR,1BA$1.63
West Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
CWEStudio - EMB05Studio ,1BA$1.72
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$1.69
The Ambassador (The Stetson)Studio / 1 Bath - Value OptionStudio ,1BA$1.89

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Forest Park, St. Louis, MO

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for West Central St. Louis. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forest Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Park is under $1,375.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Park?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Park is Oak Park Apartments which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Forest Park costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Park?

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 48 regular apartments in Forest Park 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 Forest Park?

Cheap apartments in Forest Park have an average cost of $618 which is $1,882 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park.

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