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McKinley Heights, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available McKinley Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McKinley Heights area of St. Louis, MO is a Studio unit found at The Towers at Gateway City priced from $515. 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 McKinley Heights apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$515
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$561
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$650
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Midtown 300StudioStudio,1BA$775
IconPrivate Bedroom4BR,2BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinley Heights, MO

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the McKinley Heights area is the $0.59 price per square foot 3617 Tennessee Ave Model at 3617 Tennessee Ave, Unit 2f in the in the The Hill neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value McKinley Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McKinley Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3617 Tennessee Ave, Unit 2f3617 Tennessee Ave3BR,1BA$0.59
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
3808 Meramec St, Unit #23808 Meramec St2BR,1BA$0.61
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.73
2102 Chippewa St, Unit 12102 Chippewa St1BR,1BA$0.65
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
3927 Dunnica Ave, Unit 1F3927 Dunnica Ave1BR,1BA$0.96
3528 Tennessee Ave, Unit 2nd Floor3528 Tennessee Ave1BR,1BA$0.93
4110 Michigan Ave, Unit 1st fl4110 Michigan Ave1BR,1BA$0.96
3647 Keokuk St, Unit 2e3647 Keokuk StStudio ,1BA$0.96

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

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Mckinley Heights, Saint Louis, MO

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Missouri including McKinley Heights, Saint Louis, and the greater St. Louis area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McKinley Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McKinley Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McKinley Heights is at The Towers at Gateway City listed at $515.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McKinley Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McKinley Heights Apartment is $561 at The Railton Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McKinley Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McKinley Heights is starting from $550 at Fox Grove Management Office.

What is the most affordable McKinley Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McKinley Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fox Grove Management Office and starts from $674.

Expert Rental Resources

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