Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $437 (40 Rentals)

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St. Louis Living: Your Local Expert's Guide to Neighborhoods and Renting

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Heritage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage House

2800 Olive StSt. Louis, MO 63103
Senior Living
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Lucas Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lucas Heights

3040 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63103
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The Michelangelo
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Michelangelo

4049 W Pine BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108
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South Spring Property
2 Bedroom Apartments

South Spring Property

1650 S Spring AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Clayton Ave Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Ave Apartments

3908-3918 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Phyllis Wheatley
2 Bedroom Apartments

Phyllis Wheatley

2709 Locust StSt. Louis, MO 63103

From Arch to Apartment: The St. Louis Insider's Guide to Renting Near the Area's Top Employers

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4020 Lindell Blvd.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4020 Lindell Blvd.

4020 Lindell BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108
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Drake Plaza Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Plaza Apartments

3307 Olive StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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The Nash
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Nash

3000 Locust StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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St. Louis's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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The Donatello
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Donatello

3960-3962 W Pine BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108
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3643 McRee Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3643 McRee Ave

3643 McRee AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Metropolitan Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metropolitan Lofts

500 N Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63103
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3305 Park Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3305 Park Avenue

3305 Park AveSt. Louis, MO 63104
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Mississippi Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mississippi Lofts

1105-1107 Mississippi AveSt. Louis, MO 63104
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B on Lindell
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

B on Lindell

3681 Lindell BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108
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Midtown St Louis, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown St Louis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown St Louis area of St. Louis, MO is a 4 Beds unit found at Icon priced from $675. City Lofts on Laclede has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $726. Here are the most affordable Midtown St Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
IconPrivate Bedroom4BR, 2BA$675
City Lofts on Laclede2j - 2BR/1BA2BR, 1BA$726
Midtown 300StudioStudio, 1BA$775
Council Tower, a 62+ CommunitySenior Affordable StudioStudio, 1BA$781
Caroline PlaceA11BR, 1BA$850
Coronado Place and TowersCLE-1TE1BR, 1BA$880
West Pine Lofts2B 2B2BR, 2BA$899
Theresa Park Loft Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$995
38 Park Apartments1BR/1BA1BR, 1BA$1,025
Laclede LoftsOne Bed One Bath1BR, 1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown St Louis, MO

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown St Louis area is the $0.81 price per square foot 3BR/3.0BA Model at 3717-21 Westminster in the Central West End neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Midtown St Louis apartment is the 3BR - C1 Model at The Standard at St. Louis in the Central West End neighborhood starting at $1,200 with a $1.04 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown St Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3717-21 Westminster3BR/3.0BA3BR, 3BA$0.81
The Standard at St. Louis3BR - C13BR, 3BA$1.04
3301 Park Avenue1BR/1.5BA1BR, 1.5BA$1.06
Gerhart Lofts3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR, 2BA$1.41
3667 Blaine Ave3667 Blaine Ave2BR, 1BA$1.45
Vandy Housevan-2ba2BR, 1BA$1.50
The Continental Life BuildingMoolah 32BR, 1BA$1.58
Laclede LoftsOne Bed One Bath1BR, 1BA$1.57
Caroline PlaceA11BR, 1BA$1.29
38 Park Apartments1BR/1BA1BR, 1BA$1.57

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown St Louis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown St Louis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown St Louis is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown St Louis?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown St Louis is Caroline Place which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Midtown St Louis costs $1,385.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown St Louis?

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 299 regular apartments in Midtown St Louis 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 Midtown St Louis?

Cheap apartments in Midtown St Louis have an average cost of $1,068 which is $317 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown St Louis.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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St. Louis is a historic city of neighborhoods — nearly 80 of them — each with its own personality, rhythm, and everyday comforts.

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Finding the right neighborhood to rent near your St. Louis college or university isn’t just about convenience.

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I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

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