Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (21 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
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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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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 1 Bed unit found at 3010 Apartments priced from $437. Coronado Place and Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $455. Here are the most affordable Midtown St Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$437
Coronado Place and TowersThe Scott3BR,1BA$455
Gateway on GrandD24BR,2BA$572
Midtown 300StudioStudio,1BA$775
Caroline Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath- Comfort Option1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown St Louis, MO

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown St Louis area is the $1.46 price per square foot van-3bb Model at Vandy House in the in the Central West End neighborhood starting from $1,645. The second greatest value Midtown St Louis apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 6 North Apartments starting at $1,684 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Cheltenham 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.
Vandy Housevan-3bb3BR,1BA$1.46
6 North ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.55
Melrose Apartmentsmelr-2bb2BR,2BA$1.66
University Plaza Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.12
Coronado Place and TowersThe Platinum2BR,2BA$0.76
West Pine Lofts2B 2B2BR,2BA$0.99
The Donatello2 Bd2BR,1BA$1.18
38 Park Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.36
Caroline Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath- Comfort Option1BR,1BA$1.21
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.03

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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.

Getting Around the Midtown St Louis Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 3010 Apartments which is listed at $437, while the average apartment in Midtown St Louis costs $1,780.

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 39 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 $307 which is $1,473 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown St Louis.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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