
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Midtown St Louis area of Saint Louis.


Midtown 300

University Plaza Apartments

Council Tower Apartments

The Continental Life Building

3717-21 Westminster LLC

6North

Theresa Park Loft Apartments
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Gateway on Grand

Lucas Heights

The Michelangelo

South Spring Property

Clayton Ave Apartments

Phyllis Wheatley

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3301 Park Ave.

The Nash

3305 Park Ave.

1651 S Spring Ave

Spring Street Loft Apartments
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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 | $1,132 | $775 | $1,695 |
| Midtown St Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $437 | $2,143 |
| Midtown St Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $499 | $2,895 |
| Midtown St Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $455 | $4,550 |
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There are currently 24 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado Place and Towers | The Scott | 3BR,1BA | $455 |
| Gateway on Grand | C1 | 3BR,1BA | $675 |
| Midtown 300 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Council Tower Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $781 |
| The Continental Life Building | Bush Stadium | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Plaza Apartments | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Coronado Place and Towers | The Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $0.76 |
| Vandy House | van-2ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Malone | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Donatello | 2 Bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Metropolitan Artist Lofts | One Bedroom X06 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Laclede Lofts | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 38 Park Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Caroline Place Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath- Comfort Option | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 3301 Park Ave. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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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 $1,020.
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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