Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsdale Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (21 Rentals)

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5706 Thekla
1 Bedroom Apartments

5706 Thekla

5706 Thekla AveSt. Louis, MO 63120
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Etzel Place Apartments
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Etzel Place Apartments

5888 Plymouth AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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West End Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

1010 Goodfellow BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
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Stratford Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford Manor

4000 Peyton LnSt. Louis, MO 63120
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Garden Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Apartments

1221 Hodiamont AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
Senior Living
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Cabanne Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cabanne Apartments

5882-5892 Cabanne AveSt. Louis, MO 63112

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Normandale Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Normandale Properties

7701 Natural Bridge RdSt. Louis, MO 63121
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Bermuda Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bermuda Heights

7718-7744 Springdale DrSt. Louis, MO 63121
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Parkview Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Gardens

Syracuse AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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Leland Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Leland Apartments

876-886 Leland AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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Hillsdale, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillsdale area of St. Louis, MO is a Studio unit found at The Regency at Saint Louis priced from $649. Winston Churchill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $678. Here are the most affordable Hillsdale apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Regency at Saint LouisStudioStudio,1BA$649
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$678
The Legends at Pasadena Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
Station House | Near The LoopA5+1BR,1BA$1,299
5909 Cates Ave3Bd 2Bath3BR,2BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsdale, MO

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsdale area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3Bd 2Bath Model at 5909 Cates Ave in the in the Central West End neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Hillsdale apartment is the 7234 Amherst Ave Model at 7234 Amherst Ave, Unit 2W starting at $1,375 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Vinita Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5909 Cates Ave3Bd 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.13
7234 Amherst Ave, Unit 2W7234 Amherst Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
6926 Natural Bridge Rd, Unit 26926 Natural Bridge Rd1BR,1BA$1.19
808 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit A 1st floor808 Pennsylvania Ave2BR,1BA$1.36
7240 Amherst Ave, Unit Amherst 2nd Floor7240 Amherst Ave2BR,1BA$1.45
Station House | Near The LoopA4+1BR,1BA$1.58
The Legends at Pasadena Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
The Regency at Saint LouisOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillsdale, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #126

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Hillsdale Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hillsdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillsdale is under $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsdale?

The cheapest apartment in Hillsdale is Winston Churchill Apartments which is listed at $678, while the average apartment in Hillsdale costs $3,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillsdale?

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 11 regular apartments in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale?

Cheap apartments in Hillsdale have an average cost of $1,308 which is $2,092 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillsdale.

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