
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Midtown St Louis area of Saint Louis.


The Icon Apartments

Midtown 300

University Plaza Apartments

Council Tower Apartments

The Continental Life Building

Caroline Place Apartments
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PW Shoe Lofts

Steelcote Square

Heritage House

Lucas Heights

The Michelangelo

South Spring Property
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Westminster Place

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3301 Park Ave
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The Nash

3305 Park Ave

Spring Street Loft Apartments

Steelcote Crossing

The Donatello

3643 McRee Ave

Metropolitan Artist Lofts
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3627 McRee Ave
Midtown St Louis, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown St Louis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown St Louis Studio Apartments | $1,189 | $775 | $1,525 |
| Midtown St Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $437 | $2,068 |
| Midtown St Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $695 | $2,895 |
| Midtown St Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,542 | $675 | $4,550 |
| Midtown St Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $725 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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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 The Icon Apartments priced from $675. Midtown 300 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Icon Apartments | C1 | 3BR,1BA | $675 |
| Midtown 300 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Council Tower Apartments | Affordable Studio | Studio,1BA | $781 |
| Westminster Place | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The Continental Life Building | Bush Stadium | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| West Pine Lofts | 2B 2B | 2BR,2BA | $849 |
| Caroline Place Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath- Comfort Option | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Coronado Place and Towers | CPT-1TL | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Lofts at Lafayette Square | The Britton | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| University Plaza Apartments | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown St Louis, MO
As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown St Louis area is the $1.31 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Laclede Lofts in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,635. The second greatest value Midtown St Louis apartment is the 2 BR/1 BA Model at University Plaza Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Lewis Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown St Louis apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laclede Lofts | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| University Plaza Apartments | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Vandy House | van-2ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Lofts at Lafayette Square | The Soulard | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Malone | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Continental Life Building | Moolah Theater 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Metropolitan Artist Lofts | One Bedroom X01 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 38 Park Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Westminster Place | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.20 |
| Caroline Place Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath- Comfort Option | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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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 The Continental Life Building which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Midtown St Louis costs $2,205.
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 159 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 $1,339 which is $866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown St Louis.
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