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St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Louis, MO

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the St. Louis, MO area range in price from $379 to $8,754 with an overall median price of $2,114. The three St. Louis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Greater Ville at $680, Providence at $700, and College Hill at $680. 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
Greater Ville$869$68010
Providence$900$7003
College Hill$900$68020
Near North Riverfront$900$6806
Northwoods$995$7958
Walnut Park$1,000$60024
Walnut Park East$1,000$7255
Mark Twain$1,075$64922
Mayfield Farms Estates$1,100$1,1001
Baden$1,137$60027

Cheapest Available St. Louis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 3010 Apartments in the Lewis Place neighborhood priced from $437. Preservation Square Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $492. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Louis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$437
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$525
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
Kingston ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$561
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
Montecito1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO

As of September 09, 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 Florissant Old Town neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value St. Louis apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Woodknoll Townhomes starting at $1,050 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the North Point 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
Woodknoll Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.66
Villa St Cyr ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.77
Oakmont TownhomesTownhome2BR,2BA$0.79
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Chalet ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.70
3026 California Ave, Unit 2W3026 California Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
Coronado Place and TowersThe Scott3BR,1BA$0.71
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74

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St. Louis, MO
Population: 302,838

Ranked #64

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Louis

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

There are currently 2981 Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO with pricing that ranges from $437 to $8,754. There are also 861 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Louis ranging from $400 to $8,000.

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 $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,727.

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 $5,743, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $400 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 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 Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.