Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (25 Rentals)
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Midtown, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown Studio Apartments | $1,224 | $700 | $1,975 |
Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $515 | $2,143 |
Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $489 | $2,975 |
Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $679 | $4,550 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3010 Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $437 |
Gateway on Grand | D3 | 4BR,2BA | $599 |
Coronado Place and Towers | The Scott | 3BR,1BA | $679 |
The Michelangelo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Gallery Central West End | Small Efficiency | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Wireworks Lofts | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
Motorworks | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Laclede Lofts | 2bed/2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
University Plaza Apartments | 2 BR/1.5 BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
Renaissance Place at Grand Apartments | Two Bedroom Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
West Pine Lofts | 2B 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
The Donatello | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Westminster Place Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
The Michelangelo | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
3010 Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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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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