Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old North St. Louis Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $400 (71 Rentals)

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Heritage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage House

2800 Olive StSt. Louis, MO 63103
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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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Lucas Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lucas Heights

3040 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Old North St. Louis, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old North St. Louis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old North St. Louis 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 Old North St. Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$437
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$641
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$650
Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments*The Cypress1BR,1BA$680
The New Broadview1a1tG1BR,1BA$709

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old North St. Louis, MO

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old North St. Louis area is the $0.75 price per square foot 1709 Washington Ave Model at 1709 Washington Ave, Unit 703 in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Old North St. Louis 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 Old North St. Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1709 Washington Ave, Unit 7031709 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$0.75
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2026 E Adelaide Ave, Unit Downstairs2026 E Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Preservation Square Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.93
The Ely Walker LoftsLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
College Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.83
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
4119 W Carter Ave, Unit 4119 Carter Ave4119 W Carter Ave1BR,1BA$0.96
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.97

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including St. Louis. 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 the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Old North St. Louis Neighborhood in St. Louis, MO

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old North St. Louis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old North St. Louis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old North St. Louis is under $709.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old North St. Louis?

The cheapest apartment in Old North St. Louis is The Railton Apartments which is listed at $418, while the average apartment in Old North St. Louis costs $1,543.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old North St. Louis?

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 Old North St. Louis 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 Old North St. Louis?

Cheap apartments in Old North St. Louis have an average cost of $136 which is $1,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old North St. Louis.

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