Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near North Riverfront Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (10 Rentals)

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Hyde Park Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hyde Park Village

4040 Peck StSt. Louis, MO 63107
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PT Bosley Estates
1 Bedroom Apartments

PT Bosley Estates

4500 Mary AveSt. Louis, MO 63107
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Archway Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Archway Commons

2707 Rauschenbach AveSt. Louis, MO 63106
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Near North Riverfront, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near North Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near North Riverfront area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments priced from $418. 3010 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $437. Here are the most affordable Near North Riverfront apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$437
Rivers Edge ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near North Riverfront, MO

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near North Riverfront area is the $1.03 price per square foot Large 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Ely Walker Lofts in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Near North Riverfront apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older starting at $1,002 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Lewis Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near North Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ely Walker LoftsLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and olderTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
College Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Renaissance Place at Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1.29
2205 S 13th St, Unit A2205 S 13th St1BR,1BA$1.60
Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments*The Cypress1BR,1BA$1.19
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.89
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.97
Rivers Edge ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near North Riverfront, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #98

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Near North Riverfront Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near North Riverfront Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near North Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Near North Riverfront is The Railton Apartments which is listed at $418, while the average apartment in Near North Riverfront costs $1,720.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near North Riverfront?

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 8 regular apartments in Near North Riverfront 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 Near North Riverfront?

Cheap apartments in Near North Riverfront have an average cost of $232 which is $1,488 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near North Riverfront.

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