
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kings Oak Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (223 Rentals)
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Forest Park Apartments

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744 Walton Ave

The Fairmont & Monticello Apartments

Euclid+Pine

5225 Southwest Ave

Everly on The Loop

Hawthorne

Forest Park Southeast

6009 Odell St
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4103 Hartford St

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3245 Lafayette Ave, Unit 1 East

Hampton Gardens

West End Terrace Apartments

Gallery Central West End

2727 Hampton Ave

3316 Russell Blvd

Soho Towers

Stetson

4415 Pershing Ave.
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The Park Lux

4349 Forest Park Ave

St. Luke's Plaza

The Era Collective

House at Westminster Place 55+ Years Senior

Harmony on the Park

Echo STL

Jackson Arms

Delmar Loop Apartments

4245 West Pine Ave
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The Parkway

Parkleigh

3325 Lawn Ave, Unit 3327 1F

4564 Flad Ave

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2119 Maury Ave, Unit 2119 Maury

Expo at Forest Park

Georgian Court

3221 Gravois Ave

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DeTonty Street Apartments
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CWE

4616 Lindell Blvd. (Carleton Apt)

Grove Lofts

3145 Halliday Ave

2037 Maury Ave

2035 Maury Ave

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3203 Arsenal St, Unit 3203

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4626 Enright Ave

Hampden Hall

Park 44 Apartments
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Kings Oak, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kings Oak?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Oak Studio Apartments | $1,312 | $650 | $3,000 |
| Kings Oak 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $701 | $4,126 |
| Kings Oak 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $750 | $5,442 |
| Kings Oak 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,209 | $835 | $6,995 |
| Kings Oak 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,369 | $1,999 | $5,284 |
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There are currently 223 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kings Oak Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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Cheapest Available Kings Oak Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kings Oak area of St. Louis, MO is a Studio unit found at The Saum & Hutcheson Arms priced from $650. Forest Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $701. Here are the most affordable Kings Oak apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saum & Hutcheson Arms | Saum Unrenovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Forest Park Apartments | The Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $701 |
| The Fairmont & Monticello Apartments | Monticello Studios ('03, '08) | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Euclid+Pine | Basic Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| 3717-21 Westminster | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Forest Park Southeast | 1 Bdrm Garden, 476 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Hawthorne | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Hampton Gardens | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kings Oak, MO
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kings Oak area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3205 Arsenal St Model at 3205 Arsenal St, Unit 3205 in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Kings Oak apartment is the The President - 2 Bedroom w/ Den Model at President and Park Royal starting at $2,075 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Hi-Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kings Oak apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3205 Arsenal St, Unit 3205 | 3205 Arsenal St | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| President and Park Royal | The President - 2 Bedroom w/ Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
| 4628 Enright Ave, Unit 2 | 4628 Enright Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 4626 Enright Ave | 4626 Enright Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| The Park Lux | Park Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| West End Terrace Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 5572 Clemens Dr | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 2119 Maury Ave, Unit 2119 Maury | 2119 Maury Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 3245 Lafayette Ave, Unit 1 East | 3245 Lafayette Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 744 Walton Ave | 744 Walton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Kings Oak, Saint Louis, and the greater St. Louis area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kings Oak Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kings Oak?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kings Oak is under $855.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kings Oak?
The cheapest apartment in Kings Oak is Forest Park Apartments which is listed at $701, while the average apartment in Kings Oak costs $8,596.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kings Oak?
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 343 regular apartments in Kings Oak 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 Kings Oak?
Cheap apartments in Kings Oak have an average cost of $803 which is $7,793 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kings Oak.
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