Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (25 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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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 Apartments

4020 Lindell Blvd

4020 Lindell BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108
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6 North Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6 North Apartments

4055 Laclede AveSt. 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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The Nash
Studio Apartments

The Nash

3000 Locust StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Midtown, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 3010 Apartments priced from $437. Gateway on Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$437
Gateway on GrandD34BR,2BA$599
Coronado Place and TowersThe Scott3BR,1BA$679
The MichelangeloStudioStudio,1BA$700
Gallery Central West EndSmall EfficiencyStudio,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, MO

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.45 price per square foot B5 Model at Wireworks Lofts in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $2,077. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Motorworks starting at $1,550 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Cheltenham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wireworks LoftsB52BR,2BA$1.45
Motorworks2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32
Laclede Lofts2bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.49
University Plaza Apartments2 BR/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Renaissance Place at Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1.29
West Pine Lofts2B 2B2BR,2BA$1.16
The Donatello2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Westminster Place Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
The MichelangeloStudioStudio ,1BA$1.40
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #39

Among neighborhoods in Saint Louis, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Missouri including Midtown, Saint Louis, and the greater St. Louis area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown is under $934.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown is 3010 Apartments which is listed at $437, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $1,745.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown?

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 218 regular apartments in Midtown 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?

Cheap apartments in Midtown have an average cost of $910 which is $835 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.

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