Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (24 Rentals)

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Heritage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage House

2800 Olive StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Gateway on Grand
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway on Grand

374 S Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63103
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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
Student Housing
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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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3301 Park Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Park Ave.

3301 Park AveSt. Louis, MO 63104
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The Nash
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Nash

3000 Locust StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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3305 Park Ave.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3305 Park Ave.

3305 Park AveSt. Louis, MO 63104

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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 3 Beds unit found at Coronado Place and Towers priced from $455. Gateway on Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Midtown St Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coronado Place and TowersThe Scott3BR,1BA$455
Gateway on GrandC13BR,1BA$675
Midtown 300StudioStudio,1BA$775
Council Tower ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$781
The Continental Life BuildingBush Stadium1BR,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown St Louis, MO

As of February 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown St Louis area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2 BR/1 BA Model at University Plaza Apartments in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Midtown St Louis apartment is the The Platinum Model at Coronado Place and Towers starting at $695 with a $0.76 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.
University Plaza Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.12
Coronado Place and TowersThe Platinum2BR,2BA$0.76
Vandy Housevan-2ba2BR,1BA$1.55
Malone1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.59
The Donatello2 Bd2BR,1BA$1.41
Metropolitan Artist LoftsOne Bedroom X061BR,1BA$1.47
Laclede Lofts1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
38 Park Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.50
Caroline Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath- Comfort Option1BR,1BA$1.29
3301 Park Ave.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.62

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Saint Louis. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,020.

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

The cheapest apartment in Midtown St Louis is The Continental Life Building which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Midtown St Louis costs $1,725.

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 109 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 $828 which is $897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown St Louis.

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