Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (46 Rentals)

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property at 2017 Chouteau Ave

$1,050 - $2,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2017 Chouteau Ave

St. LouisMO63103

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property at 1432 Dolman St

$1,275

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1432 Dolman St

St. LouisMO63104
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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 Becton
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Becton

3029 Lafayette AveSt. Louis, MO 63104

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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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Motorworks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Motorworks

4160 Olive StSt. Louis, MO 63108
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3643 McRee Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3643 McRee Ave

3643 McRee AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Parker Place Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parker Place Lofts

1808 Chouteau AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
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The Bordeaux
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bordeaux

1330 Dolman StSt. Louis, MO 63104
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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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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 Studio unit found at Midtown 300 priced from $775. Icon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Midtown 300StudioStudio,1BA$775
IconPrivate Bedroom4BR,2BA$775
Council Tower, a 62+ CommunitySenior Affordable StudioStudio,1BA$781
3717-21 Westminster0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Caroline PlaceA11BR,1BA$850
Renaissance III1 Bdrm Garden, 662 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI1BR,1BA$850
Gallery Central West EndRegular StudioStudio,1BA$865
Coronado Place and TowersCLE-1TF1BR,1BA$900
House at Westminster Place 55+ Years Senior1 BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$917

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, MO

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.31 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Laclede Lofts in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,635. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 3455 Park Ave Model at 3455 Park Ave, Unit A starting at $1,650 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square 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.
Laclede LoftsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
3455 Park Ave, Unit A3455 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.38
IconShared2BR,1BA$0.87
Vandy Housevan-2bb2BR,1BA$1.47
Renaissance III2 Bdrm Garden, 843 SqFt, Market,2BR,1BA$1.33
3245 Lafayette Ave, Unit 1 East3245 Lafayette Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
The Continental Life BuildingMoolah 32BR,1BA$1.58
38 Park Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.50
Metropolitan Artist LoftsOne Bedroom X081BR,1BA$1.53
Caroline PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.29

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $917.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown is Renaissance III which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $2,100.

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 158 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 $1,007 which is $1,093 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee

I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

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Finding the right neighborhood to rent near your St. Louis college or university isn’t just about convenience.

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