
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lafayette Square Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $400 (250 Rentals)
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The Railton Apartments

Fox Grove Management Office

The Towers at Gateway City

City Parc at Pine Senior Living

Collins Terrace Apartments

The Saum & Hutcheson Arms

Diplomat Apartments

2837 Miami St

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2837 Miami St, Unit 2837
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2761-2765-2765 Gravois Ave

2615 Victor St

3722A Fairview Ave

3720 Fairview Ave

3630 Arkansas Ave

3226 Utah St

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3720 Winnebago St

3700 S Broadway St

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3556 Tennessee Ave

1939 Utah St

Roberts Galerie Lofts

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Renaissance III

3301 Park Avenue

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3316 Russell Blvd

4242 Lindell Blvd

3221 Gravois Ave

3021 Pestalozzi St

House at Westminster Place 55+ Years Senior

3260 Michigan Ave
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3260 Michigan Ave, Unit 3260

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2826 Nebraska Ave

1945 Congress St

1806 Allen Ave

4245 West Pine Ave

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3442 Virginia Ave

3024 Potomac St
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Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lafayette Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Square Studio Apartments | $1,062 | $565 | $1,990 |
| Lafayette Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $437 | $3,971 |
| Lafayette Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $550 | $7,935 |
| Lafayette Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,193 | $674 | $5,000 |
| Lafayette Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $883 | $775 | $3,850 |
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There are currently 250 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lafayette Square Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO.
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Cheapest Available Lafayette Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lafayette Square area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments priced from $447. Fox Grove Management Office has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable Lafayette Square apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railton Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $447 |
| Fox Grove Management Office | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
| The Towers at Gateway City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $565 |
| Collins Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $633 |
| The Saum & Hutcheson Arms | Saum Unrenovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Downtowner Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Midtown 300 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| 3717-21 Westminster | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Icon | Private Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Square, MO
As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lafayette Square area is the $0.94 price per square foot 1101 Lucas Ave Model at 1101 Lucas Ave, Unit #200 in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Lafayette Square apartment is the 3258 Ohio Ave Model at 3258 Ohio Ave, Unit 2F starting at $1,800 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lafayette Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 Lucas Ave, Unit #200 | 1101 Lucas Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 3258 Ohio Ave, Unit 2F | 3258 Ohio Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| 3421 Hartford St, Unit 3421 Hartford, | 3421 Hartford St | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Sidney Street Lofts | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Pointe 400 Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Fox Grove Management Office | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| 3401 Cherokee St, Unit A | 3401 Cherokee St | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Syndicate Building | Stabdard 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 3260 Michigan Ave, Unit 3260 | 3260 Michigan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Lafayette Square, St. 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 filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lafayette Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lafayette Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lafayette Square is under $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lafayette Square?
The cheapest apartment in Lafayette Square is The Railton Apartments which is listed at $447, while the average apartment in Lafayette Square costs $1,349.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lafayette Square?
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 381 regular apartments in Lafayette Square 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 Lafayette Square?
Cheap apartments in Lafayette Square have an average cost of $707 which is $642 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lafayette Square.
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