Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (71 Rentals)

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property at 2017 Chouteau Ave

$1,100 - $2,350

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2017 Chouteau Ave

St. LouisMO63103

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property at 2207 Washington Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2207 Washington Ave, Unit 213

2207 Washington Ave
St. LouisMO63103
property at 4100 Lindell Blvd

$1,225 - $1,295

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4100 Lindell Blvd

St. LouisMO63108

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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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3717-21 Westminster
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3717-21 Westminster

3717-3721 Westminster PlSt. Louis, MO 63108
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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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Gallery Central West End
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gallery Central West End

4140 Washington BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108
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The Nash
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Nash

3000 Locust StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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The Becton
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Becton

3029 Lafayette AveSt. Louis, MO 63104

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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 4 Beds unit found at Icon priced from $725. 3717-21 Westminster has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
IconPrivate Bedroom4BR,2BA$725
3717-21 Westminster0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
Midtown 300StudioStudio,1BA$775
Council Tower, a 62+ CommunitySenior Affordable StudioStudio,1BA$781
4020 Lindell Blvd.0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$795
Caroline PlaceA11BR,1BA$850
Coronado Place and TowersCLE-1TF1BR,1BA$880
3301 Park Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
House at Westminster Place 55+ Years Senior1 BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$917
Theresa Park Loft Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, MO

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown 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 apartment is the melr-2bb Model at Melrose Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.65 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.
Vandy Housevan-3bb3BR,1BA$1.46
Melrose Apartmentsmelr-2bb2BR,2BA$1.65
Lofts at Lafayette SquareThe Laclede1BR,1BA$1.76
The LandingA31BR,1BA$1.73
The Continental Life BuildingMoolah 32BR,1BA$1.58
38 Park Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.50
Laclede LoftsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Caroline PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.29
House at Westminster Place 55+ Years Senior1 BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$1.74
3717-21 Westminster0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.69

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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 $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown is Caroline Place which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $2,305.

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 194 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 $1,098 which is $1,207 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.

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