Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Peabody Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $500 (48 Rentals)

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Indiana Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Indiana Ave

2623-2625 Indiana AveSt. Louis, MO 63118

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2146-48 Victor LLC
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2146-48 Victor LLC

2146-2148 Victor StSt. Louis, MO 63104
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Publicity Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Publicity Flats

1133 Pine StSt. Louis, MO 63101
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Cloisters Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cloisters Apartments

2500 S 18th StSt. Louis, MO 63104
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Steelyard
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Steelyard

2400 S 9th StSt. Louis, MO 63104
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Marquette Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marquette Apartments

300-314 N BroadwaySt. Louis, MO 63102
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The Bordeaux
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bordeaux

1330 Dolman StSt. Louis, MO 63104
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Peabody, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Peabody Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Peabody area of St. Louis, MO is a Studio unit found at The Towers at Gateway City priced from $550. Caroline Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Peabody apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$550
Caroline Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath- Comfort Option1BR,1BA$850
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
11th and SpruceThe ClarkStudio,1BA$967
Park PacificThe ArgonautStudio,1BA$975
Arcade Artist ApartmentsI-B1BR,1BA$986
Senate Square Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath - Value Option1BR,1BA$1,000
Front Page LoftsRoss1BR,1BA$1,100
The Lofts at OPOPA31BR,1BA$1,120
Gallery 720StudiosStudio,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MO

As of February 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peabody area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2401 S 11th St Model at 2401 S 11th St, Unit 3F in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Peabody apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Union Club 770 starting at $1,650 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Peabody apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2401 S 11th St, Unit 3F2401 S 11th St3BR,2BA$1.03
Union Club 7702BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.34
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Syndicate BuildingStabdard 1BR1BR,1BA$1.11
1500 Menard Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
Storyboard on PinePine B32BR,2BA$1.23
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.42
The Lofts at OPOPA21BR,1BA$1.50
Front Page LoftsRoss1BR,1BA$1.45
Caroline Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath- Comfort Option1BR,1BA$1.29

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the St. Louis, MO metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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Peabody, St. Louis, MO

Ranked #41

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Missouri and customized analysis for Central St. Louis. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Peabody Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Peabody?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Peabody is under $1,120.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Peabody?

The cheapest apartment in Peabody is The Towers at Gateway City which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Peabody costs $3,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Peabody?

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 34 regular apartments in Peabody 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 Peabody?

Cheap apartments in Peabody have an average cost of $129 which is $3,521 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Peabody.

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