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St. LouisMO63118

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St. LouisMO63104

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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 3010 Apartments priced from $437. Preservation Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $492. Here are the most affordable Lafayette Square apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$437
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$561
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$650
Gateway on GrandD24BR,2BA$675
3115 Cherokee St1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$675
Coronado Place and TowersThe Scott3BR,1BA$679
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Square, MO

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lafayette Square area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Lafayette Square apartment is the 3248 Ohio Ave Model at 3248 Ohio Ave, Unit 3248 starting at $1,495 with a $0.93 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.
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
3248 Ohio Ave, Unit 32483248 Ohio Ave3BR,2BA$0.93
3432 Iowa Ave, Unit 1F3432 Iowa Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
3026 California Ave, Unit 2W3026 California Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
Coronado Place and TowersThe Scott3BR,1BA$0.71
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO

Ranked #8

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Lafayette Square?

There are currently 669 Apartments for Rent in Lafayette Square, MO with pricing that ranges from $437 to $8,754. There are also 146 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lafayette Square ranging from $699 to $4,000.

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 $699 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,889.

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 $1,200 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $854.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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