Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (48 Rentals)

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$1,050 - $2,400

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2017 Chouteau Ave

St. LouisMO63103

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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
Student Housing
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3717-21 Westminster
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3717-21 Westminster

3717-3721 Westminster PlSt. 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 Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Park Avenue

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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The Donatello
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Donatello

3960-3962 W Pine BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108
Student Housing
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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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Gerhart Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gerhart Lofts

3900 Laclede AveSt. 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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3802 McRee Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3802 McRee Ave

3802 McRee AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
IconPrivate Bedroom4BR,2BA$725
Midtown 300StudioStudio,1BA$775
Council Tower, a 62+ CommunitySenior Affordable StudioStudio,1BA$781
3717-21 Westminster0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Caroline PlaceA11BR,1BA$850
Coronado Place and TowersCLE-1TE1BR,1BA$904
Metropolitan Artist LoftsOne Bedroom X081BR,1BA$1,027
38 Park Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,050
3301 Park Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
One Foundry WayLindseyStudio,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown St Louis, MO

As of June 21, 2026 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 $1,650. The second greatest value Midtown St Louis apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 6North starting at $1,775 with a $1.82 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
6NorthTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.82
Lofts at Lafayette SquareThe Park1BR,1BA$1.75
The Continental Life BuildingMoolah 32BR,1BA$1.58
Malone1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Laclede LoftsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
38 Park Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.50
Metropolitan Artist LoftsOne Bedroom X081BR,1BA$1.53
Caroline PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.29
3301 Park Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.77

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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 $1,215.

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 $2,305.

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 183 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 $1,138 which is $1,167 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown St Louis.

Expert Rental Resources

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