
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $600 (20 Rentals)
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Oak Park Apartments

The Park Lux

CWE

5616 Pershing Apartment

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4916 Berthold Ave, Unit 4916 Berthold
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Studio Apartments | $1,294 | $690 | $1,805 |
| Forest Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $865 | $2,995 |
| Forest Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $1,000 | $3,505 |
| Forest Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,579 | $1,995 | $3,524 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Forest Park Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO.
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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 $690. Oak Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Era Collective | Congress Studio 256 | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| The Park Lux | Triumph on the Park 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Westmoreland @ The Era Collecctive | Westmoreland Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| CWE | One Bedroom One Bath - CHF600 | 1BR,1BA | $986 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, MO
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $1.43 price per square foot 5919 McPherson Ave Model at 5919 McPherson Ave in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Forest Park apartment is the Park Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA Model at The Park Lux starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Hi-Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5919 McPherson Ave | 5919 McPherson Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Park Lux | Park Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| 6227 Victoria Ave, Unit 1st Floor | 6227 Victoria Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Clara Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Lofts at Forest Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Waterman Clara | Two Bedroom One Bath - WTR850 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 5616 Pershing Apartment | 53 | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Georgian Court | geo-1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| CWE | One Bedroom One Bath - CHF600 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Westmoreland @ The Era Collecctive | Westmoreland Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.53 |
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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 $1,150.
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 $865, while the average apartment in Forest Park costs $2,451.
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 66 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 $594 which is $1,857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park.
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