
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lemay Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (25 Rentals)
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2534 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2534-C, Unit 2534-C

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Lemay, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lemay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemay Studio Apartments | $849 | $849 | $849 |
| Lemay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,081 | $599 | $2,059 |
| Lemay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $1,015 | $2,039 |
| Lemay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $1,180 | $1,405 |
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Cheapest Available Lemay Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lemay area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Jefferson Townhomes priced from $795. Kingston Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Lemay apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Kingston Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Greenway Trail Apartments | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Lyon Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lemay, MO
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lemay area is the $1.24 price per square foot B9 Model at Lyon Apartments in the in the Princeton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,276. The second greatest value Lemay apartment is the 230 Carrington Ln Model at 230 Carrington Ln, Unit A starting at $1,100 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Patch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lemay apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Apartments | B9 | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 230 Carrington Ln, Unit A | 230 Carrington Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Greenway Trail Apartments | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Jefferson Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 2530 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2530-E | 2530 Telegraph Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 2514 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2514-A | 2514 Telegraph Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 2534 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2534-C | 2534 Telegraph Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 2520 Telegraph Rd | 2520 Telegraph Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Kingston Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lemay Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lemay?
The cheapest apartment in Lemay is Jefferson Townhomes which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Lemay costs $4,803.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lemay?
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 11 regular apartments in Lemay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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