
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jeff Vander Lou Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (160 Rentals)
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The Railton Apartments

3010 Apartments

4129 Turner Ave

4043 Camellia Ave

The Towers at Gateway City

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

4127 Turner Ave

The Icon Apartments

4119 Carter Ave, Unit 4119 West Carter, Unit 4119 West Carter
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Collins Terrace Apartments

3867 Ashland Ave, Unit 3867 1st Floor, Unit 3867 1st Floor

2028 E Prairie Ave

3819 Kossuth Ave

Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older

Downtowner Apartments

Midtown 300

University Plaza Apartments

Council Tower Apartments

Franklin School Apartments
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4164 Folsom Ave

4349 Forest Park Ave

The Continental Life Building

Roberts Galerie Lofts

Caroline Place

1209 N 11th St

4718 Labadie Ave

The Gentrys Landing Apartments

Gallery Central West End

The Reserve at Heritage
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The Paul Brown Loft Apartments

Sullivan Place Apartments

House at Westminster Place 55+ Years Senior

Preservation Square Apartments

Renaissance Place at Grand Apartments

The Ely Walker Lofts

The Shelby

College Hill Apartments

Arcade Apartments

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4627 Maffitt Ave

Westminster Place Apartments

Majestic Stove Lofts

507 N 13th St, Unit 610, Unit 610

The Crown Downtown

Vangard Lofts

Storyboard on Pine

2221-2223-2223 Rutger St

Lofts at the Mac

Park Pacific Luxury Apartments
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Jeff Vander Lou, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jeff Vander Lou?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Vander Lou Studio Apartments | $1,024 | $550 | $1,990 |
| Jeff Vander Lou 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $437 | $4,037 |
| Jeff Vander Lou 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $695 | $7,935 |
| Jeff Vander Lou 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,317 | $675 | $5,462 |
| Jeff Vander Lou 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,893 | $725 | $5,572 |
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Cheapest Available Jeff Vander Lou Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jeff Vander Lou area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments priced from $418. The Towers at Gateway City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable Jeff Vander Lou apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railton Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $418 |
| The Towers at Gateway City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments | The Cypress - 1Br / 1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| Collins Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom Medium | 2BR,1BA | $732 |
| Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Downtowner Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Midtown 300 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Council Tower Apartments | Affordable Studio | Studio,1BA | $781 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jeff Vander Lou, MO
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jeff Vander Lou area is the $0.71 price per square foot 1709 Washington Ave Model at 1709 Washington Ave, Unit 600 in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Jeff Vander Lou apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jeff Vander Lou apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1709 Washington Ave, Unit 600 | 1709 Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Pointe 400 Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Leather Trades | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Syndicate Building | Stabdard 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Majestic Stove Lofts | 1 Bedroom Market | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| College Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Collins Terrace Apartments | 3 Bedroom Small | 3BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 4119 Carter Ave, Unit 4119 West Carter | 4119 Carter Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jeff Vander Lou Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jeff Vander Lou?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jeff Vander Lou is under $781.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jeff Vander Lou?
The cheapest apartment in Jeff Vander Lou is The Railton Apartments which is listed at $418, while the average apartment in Jeff Vander Lou costs $9,535.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jeff Vander Lou?
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 302 regular apartments in Jeff Vander Lou 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 Jeff Vander Lou?
Cheap apartments in Jeff Vander Lou have an average cost of $800 which is $8,735 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jeff Vander Lou.
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