
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penrose Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (19 Rentals)
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Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments

4119 Carter Ave, Unit 4119 West Carter

4732 W Florissant Ave

4732 W Florissant Ave

3867 Ashland Ave, Unit 3867 1st Floor
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Penrose, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penrose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrose Studio Apartments | $649 | $649 | $649 |
| Penrose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $886 | $680 | $1,200 |
| Penrose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $750 | $2,580 |
| Penrose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Penrose Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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Cheapest Available Penrose Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penrose area of St. Louis, MO is a Studio unit found at The Regency at Saint Louis priced from $649. Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Penrose apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regency at Saint Louis | Studio | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments | *The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| College Hill Apartments | Garden Style Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Sullivan Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penrose, MO
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penrose area is the $0.87 price per square foot 4628 Enright Ave Model at 4628 Enright Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Penrose apartment is the 4626 Enright Ave Model at 4626 Enright Ave starting at $1,200 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Cheltenham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penrose apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4628 Enright Ave, Unit 2 | 4628 Enright Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 4626 Enright Ave | 4626 Enright Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| College Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| 744 Walton Ave | 744 Walton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 4119 Carter Ave, Unit 4119 West Carter | 4119 Carter Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| CWE | One Bedroom One Bath - CHF600 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments | *The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Regency at Saint Louis | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 3867 Ashland Ave, Unit 3867 1st Floor | 3867 Ashland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Penrose, Saint Louis, MO
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penrose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Penrose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Penrose is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penrose?
The cheapest apartment in Penrose is Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Penrose costs $1,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Penrose?
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 4 regular apartments in Penrose that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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