Cheap Homes for Rent in McKinley Heights Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $600 (39 Rentals)

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property at 210 N 17th St

$800 - $950

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210 N 17th St

St. LouisMO63103
property at 1209 N 11th St

$850

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1209 N 11th St

St. LouisMO63106

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property at 3550 Magnolia Ave

$925

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3550 Magnolia 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 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
Collins Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom Small2BR,1BA$765
Midtown 300StudioStudio,1BA$775
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinley Heights, MO

As of April 29, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about McKinley Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in McKinley Heights?

There are currently 702 Apartments for Rent in McKinley Heights, MO with pricing that ranges from $437 to $7,935. There are also 102 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McKinley Heights ranging from $695 to $3,622.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in McKinley Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in McKinley Heights ranges from $695 to $3,622 with an average monthly rent of $1,730.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in McKinley Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in McKinley Heights range from $674 to $5,349, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $775.

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