Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near Southside Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (179 Rentals)

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Near Southside, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near Southside area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 3010 Apartments priced from $437. Coronado Place and Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $455. Here are the most affordable Near Southside apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$437
Coronado Place and TowersThe Scott3BR,1BA$455
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$550
Diplomat Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$565
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$669
Gateway on GrandD24BR,2BA$675
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$699
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Southside, MO

As of October 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near Southside area is the $0.52 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Pointe 400 Apartments in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,481. The second greatest value Near Southside apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pointe 400 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.52
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2857 S 18th St, Unit 2F2857 S 18th St2BR,1BA$0.96
3016 California Ave, Unit #3F3016 California Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Fashion Square IB22BR,1BA$1.11
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Syndicate BuildingStabdard 1BR1BR,1BA$1.11
Coronado Place and TowersThe Platinum2BR,2BA$0.76
2841 Michigan Ave, Unit 2F2841 Michigan Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near Southside, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #5

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Missouri including Near Southside, Saint Louis, and the greater St. Louis area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Near Southside Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near Southside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near Southside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near Southside is under $775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Near Southside is 3010 Apartments which is listed at $437, while the average apartment in Near Southside costs $1,579.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near Southside?

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 70 regular apartments in Near Southside 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 Southside?

Cheap apartments in Near Southside have an average cost of $238 which is $1,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near Southside.

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