
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mehlville Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (23 Rentals)
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Jefferson Townhomes
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Mehlville, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mehlville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mehlville Studio Apartments | $818 | $695 | $1,011 |
Mehlville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $998 | $675 | $1,640 |
Mehlville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $790 | $1,910 |
Mehlville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $1,050 | $1,875 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mehlville Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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Cheapest Available Mehlville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mehlville area of St. Louis, MO is a Studio unit found at Taravue Park priced from $795. Jefferson Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Mehlville apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Taravue Park | Cumberland | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Jefferson Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $877 |
The Port Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Tuscany Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mehlville, MO
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mehlville area is the $1.19 price per square foot Standard First Floor Model at Bridgewater Apartments in the in the River Breeze Estates neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Mehlville apartment is the Cascade Model at Canyon Creek starting at $1,285 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the River Breeze Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mehlville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bridgewater Apartments | Standard First Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Canyon Creek | Cascade | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Black Forest Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
ReNew Cross Creek | Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
1309 Wachtel Ave, Unit Wachtel | 1309 Wachtel Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Tuscany Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
2520 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2520 - B | 2520 Telegraph Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Jefferson Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
2530 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2530 - B | 2530 Telegraph Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMehlville, Saint Louis, MO
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Southwest St. Louis, MO. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Mehlville Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mehlville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mehlville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mehlville is under $1,011.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mehlville?
The cheapest apartment in Mehlville is Jefferson Townhomes which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Mehlville costs $1,187.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mehlville?
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 Mehlville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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