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3442 Texas Ave

St. LouisMO63118

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments priced from $418. Coronado Place and Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $455. Here are the most affordable McKinley Heights apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
Coronado Place and TowersThe Scott3BR,1BA$455
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$550
Grand South SeniorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$653
Gateway on GrandC13BR,1BA$675
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$680
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinley Heights, MO

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the McKinley Heights area is the $1.00 price per square foot 801 Russell Blvd Model at 801 Russell Blvd, Unit 801 Russell in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. 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.
801 Russell Blvd, Unit 801 Russell801 Russell Blvd3BR,2BA$1.00
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2822 Osage St, Unit A2822 Osage St3BR,1BA$0.68
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
2621 Arsenal St2621 Arsenal St2BR,1BA$1.00
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
3453 Iowa Ave, Unit 3451 A3453 Iowa Ave1BR,1BA$0.92
Coronado Place and TowersThe Platinum2BR,2BA$0.76
1722 Nebraska Ave, Unit 2nd floor1722 Nebraska Ave1BR,1BA$0.89
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.89

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mckinley Heights, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the McKinley Heights Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McKinley Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in McKinley Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McKinley Heights is under $699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McKinley Heights?

The cheapest apartment in McKinley Heights is The Railton Apartments which is listed at $418, while the average apartment in McKinley Heights costs $1,808.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in McKinley Heights?

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 227 regular apartments in McKinley Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in McKinley Heights?

Cheap apartments in McKinley Heights have an average cost of $383 which is $1,425 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McKinley Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!