
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (28 Rentals)
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Gateway on Grand

Midtown 300

University Plaza Apartments

Council Tower Apartments

4020 Lindell Blvd

3115 Henrietta St
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3301 Park Ave.

The Nash

3305 Park Ave.

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Studio Apartments | $1,120 | $775 | $1,695 |
| Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $437 | $2,087 |
| Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $695 | $2,895 |
| Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,403 | $675 | $4,550 |
| Midtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $725 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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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 3 Beds unit found at Gateway on Grand priced from $675. Midtown 300 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway on Grand | C1 | 3BR,1BA | $675 |
| Midtown 300 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Council Tower Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $781 |
| Renaissance Place at Grand Apartments | 2 Bed Townhouse Tax Credit*** | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
| The Continental Life Building | Bush Stadium | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Caroline Place Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath- Comfort Option | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Gallery Central West End | Regular Studio | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| House at Westminster Place 55+ Years Senior | 1 BR / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Westminster Place Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Coronado Place and Towers | CPT-1TL | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, MO
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.56 price per square foot A1 Model at Wireworks Lofts in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,611. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 2 BR/1 BA Model at University Plaza Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Lewis Place 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wireworks Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| University Plaza Apartments | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Vandy House | van-2bb | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Malone | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Melrose Apartments | melr-1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Continental Life Building | Moolah Theater 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Metropolitan Artist Lofts | One Bedroom X01 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 38 Park Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Renaissance Place at Grand Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Caroline Place Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath- Comfort Option | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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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 $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown is The Continental Life Building which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $2,200.
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 180 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 $1,131 which is $1,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.
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