Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mark Twain Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $400 (32 Rentals)

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5706 Thekla
1 Bedroom Apartments

5706 Thekla

5706 Thekla AveSt. Louis, MO 63120
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Northpointe Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Northpointe Apartments

5951-5973 GoodfellowSt. Louis, MO 63147
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8518 N Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

8518 N Broadway

8518 N BroadwaySt. Louis, MO 63147
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Stratford Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford Manor

4000 Peyton LnSt. Louis, MO 63120
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Hyde Park Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hyde Park Village

4040 Peck StSt. Louis, MO 63107
Senior Living
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1 Bedroom Apartments

PT Bosley Estates

4500 Mary AveSt. Louis, MO 63107
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Sandalwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandalwood Apartments

8404 Hallsferry RdSt. Louis, MO 63147
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Calvary Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Calvary Apartments

5239 W Florissant AveSt. Louis, MO 63115

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Cheapest Available Mark Twain Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mark Twain area of St. Louis, MO is a Studio unit found at The Regency at Saint Louis priced from $679. Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Mark Twain apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Regency at Saint LouisStudioStudio,1BA$679
Fairgrounds Park Place ApartmentsThe Cypress - 1Br / 1Ba1BR,1BA$680
1527 E Grand Blvd2 bed2BR,1BA$900
College Hill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mark Twain, MO

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mark Twain area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2030 E Fair Ave Model at 2030 E Fair Ave, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Mark Twain apartment is the 2 bed Model at 1527 E Grand Blvd starting at $900 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mark Twain apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2030 E Fair Ave, Unit 2nd floor2030 E Fair Ave2BR,1BA$1.04
1527 E Grand Blvd2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.88
College Hill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.95
4947 Cote Brilliante Ave, Unit 4947 #14947 Cote Brilliante Ave2BR,1BA$0.98
4403 Richard Pl, Unit 4403 Richard Place4403 Richard Pl1BR,1BA$1.10
4119 Carter Ave, Unit 4119 West Carter4119 Carter Ave1BR,1BA$0.96
Fairgrounds Park Place ApartmentsThe Cypress - 1Br / 1Ba1BR,1BA$1.19
3867 Ashland Ave, Unit 3867 1st Floor3867 Ashland Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
The Regency at Saint LouisOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mark Twain Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mark Twain?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mark Twain is under $970.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mark Twain?

The cheapest apartment in Mark Twain is Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Mark Twain costs $1,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mark Twain?

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 3 regular apartments in Mark Twain that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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