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St. Louis's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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4305 Potomac St

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2214 Edison Ave

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St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Louis, MO

Pricing Updated: 05/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the St. Louis, MO area range in price from $400 to $29,000 with an overall median price of $2,267. The three St. Louis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Charlack at $995, Providence at $1,150, and West End St Louis at $775. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Louis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Charlack$1,085$9952
Providence$1,150$1,1501
West End St Louis$1,170$7756
North Point$1,250$1,0505
Northwoods$1,299$79518
Pine Lawn$1,299$85010
Greater Ville$1,300$9007
Jennings$1,300$69534
Uplands Park$1,300$50056
Walnut Park East$1,300$50060

Cheapest Available St. Louis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood priced from $418. 3010 Apartments in the Lewis Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $437. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Louis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$437
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$525
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
Gateway on GrandD34BR,2BA$599
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
Rivers Edge ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Louis area is the $0.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Seven Hills Forest Condominiums in the in the Saint Charles neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value St. Louis apartment is the 2666 Nebraska Ave Model at 2666 Nebraska Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,395 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Seven Hills Forest Condominiums2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.54
2666 Nebraska Ave, Unit 12666 Nebraska Ave3BR,2BA$0.63
1709 Washington Ave, Unit 7031709 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$0.75
5001 Idaho Ave, Unit Giant 4 Bedroom5001 Idaho Ave4BR,1BA$0.79
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.51
2026 E Adelaide Ave, Unit Downstairs2026 E Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
Oakmont TownhomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$0.79
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Chalet ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Louis

What type of rentals are currently available in St. Louis?

There are currently 2912 Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO with pricing that ranges from $418 to $10,721. There are also 740 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Louis ranging from $400 to $29,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Louis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Louis ranges from $400 to $29,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,715.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in St. Louis?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in St. Louis range from $674 to $10,721, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $500 to $29,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $854.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee

I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.