Cheap Homes for Rent in the Lafayette Square Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $600 (46 Rentals)

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property at 210 N 17th St

$850 - $950

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210 N 17th St

St. LouisMO63103

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property at 2207 Washington Ave

$1,150

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2207 Washington Ave, Unit 213

2207 Washington Ave
St. LouisMO63103
property at 1815 S 8th St

$1,150

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1815 S 8th St, Unit B

1815 S 8th St
St. LouisMO63104
property at 2664 Nebraska Ave

$1,150

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2664 Nebraska Ave, Unit B

2664 Nebraska Ave
St. LouisMO63118
property at 5415 Dresden Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5415 Dresden Ave

St. LouisMO63116

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property at 2851 Utah St

$1,300

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2851 Utah St, Unit 2851 Utah 2F

2851 Utah St
St. LouisMO63118
property at 2207 Washington Ave

$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2207 Washington Ave, Unit 213

2207 Washington Ave
St. LouisMO63103

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Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$447
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$565
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$644
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$650
IconPrivate Bedroom4BR,2BA$725
3717-21 Westminster0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Midtown 300StudioStudio,1BA$775
Council Tower, a 62+ CommunitySenior Affordable StudioStudio,1BA$781

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Square, MO

As of July 23, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1101 Lucas Ave, Unit #2001101 Lucas Ave1BR,1BA$0.94
3258 Ohio Ave, Unit 2F3258 Ohio Ave3BR,2BA$0.96
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
3972 Russell Blvd, Unit 3972 Russell3972 Russell Blvd2BR,1BA$0.97
Sidney Street Lofts1Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89
3414 Salena St3414 Salena St2BR,1BA$1.02
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Storyboard on PinePine B22BR,2BA$0.97
Grace Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.02

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Lafayette Square?

There are currently 670 Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Square, MO with pricing that ranges from $437 to $7,935. There are also 112 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lafayette Square ranging from $627 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lafayette Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lafayette Square ranges from $627 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,625.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lafayette Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lafayette Square range from $674 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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