Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (55 Rentals)

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property at 2017 Chouteau Ave

$1,100 - $2,350

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2017 Chouteau Ave

St. LouisMO63103

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property at 4100 Lindell Blvd

$1,150 - $1,295

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4100 Lindell Blvd

St. LouisMO63108

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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
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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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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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3305 Park Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3305 Park Avenue

3305 Park 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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Rutger Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rutger Lofts

1917 Rutger StSt. Louis, MO 63104
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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 $725. 3717-21 Westminster has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Midtown St Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
IconPrivate Bedroom4BR,2BA$725
3717-21 Westminster0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
Midtown 300StudioStudio,1BA$775
Council Tower, a 62+ CommunitySenior Affordable StudioStudio,1BA$781
4020 Lindell Blvd.0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$795
Caroline PlaceA11BR,1BA$850
3301 Park Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Theresa Park Loft Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Coronado Place and TowersCPT-1TQ1BR,1BA$1,040
38 Park Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown St Louis, MO

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown St Louis area is the $1.65 price per square foot The Lafayette Model at Lofts at Lafayette Square in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Midtown St Louis apartment is the van-3bb Model at Vandy House starting at $1,650 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Central West End neighborhood. 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.
Lofts at Lafayette SquareThe Lafayette2BR,2BA$1.65
Vandy Housevan-3bb3BR,1BA$1.46
Gerhart Lofts3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.45
Melrose Apartmentsmelr-2bb2BR,2BA$1.65
The Donatello2 Bd2BR,1BA$1.29
Metropolitan Artist LoftsOne Bedroom X021BR,1BA$1.48
The Continental Life BuildingMoolah 32BR,1BA$1.58
38 Park Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.50
Caroline PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.29
3301 Park Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $1,050.

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 $1,350.

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 281 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 $1,112 which is $238 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown St Louis.

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