Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Patch Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $400 (27 Rentals)

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3954 Dover Pl

St. LouisMO63116

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721 Schirmer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

721 Schirmer St

721 Schirmer StSt. Louis, MO 63111
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Holly Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Hills

3637-3653 Bates StSt. Louis, MO 63116
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Germania on the Green
1 Bedroom Apartments

Germania on the Green

4101-4141 Germania StSt. Louis, MO 63116
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La Salette Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Salette Apartments

4215 La Salette DrSt. Louis, MO 63123
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Benedict Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Benedict Estates

4117 Grasso AveSt. Louis, MO 63123
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8125 Michigan Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8125 Michigan Ave

8125 Michigan AveSt. Louis, MO 63111

Patch, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Patch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Patch area of St. Louis, MO is a Studio unit found at Chapel View Apartments priced from $750. Jefferson Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Patch apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chapel View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$800
Kingston Drive ApartmentsSenior 55+ StudioStudio,1BA$1,011
Lyon ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,030
ReNew Cross CreekValencia1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Patch, MO

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Patch area is the $0.79 price per square foot 5001 Idaho Ave Model at 5001 Idaho Ave, Unit Giant 4 Bedroom in the in the Dutchtown neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Patch apartment is the B9 Model at Lyon Apartments starting at $1,276 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Patch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5001 Idaho Ave, Unit Giant 4 Bedroom5001 Idaho Ave4BR,1BA$0.79
Lyon ApartmentsB92BR,2BA$1.24
6139 Alaska Ave, Unit 61396139 Alaska Ave1BR,1BA$1.39
2524 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2524 - A2524 Telegraph Rd1BR,1BA$1.00
2520 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2520 - B2520 Telegraph Rd1BR,1BA$1.00
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.31
2530 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2530 - B2530 Telegraph Rd1BR,1BA$1.13
Chapel View ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.18
Kingston Drive ApartmentsSenior 55+ StudioStudio ,1BA$3.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Patch, St. Louis, MO

Ranked #129

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Patch Neighborhood in St. Louis, MO

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Patch Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Patch?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Patch is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Patch?

The cheapest apartment in Patch is Jefferson Townhomes which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Patch costs $1,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Patch?

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 3 regular apartments in Patch 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 Patch?

Cheap apartments in Patch have an average cost of $241 which is $1,259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Patch.

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