
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penrose Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (35 Rentals)
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1333 Walton Ave

4362 Maffitt Ave

4627 Maffitt Ave

4129 Turner Ave

4521 Oakwood Ave

4424 Marcus Ave

The Regency at Saint Louis
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5657 Roosevelt Pl

5919 Sherry Ave

3867 Ashland Ave, Unit 3867 1st Floor

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744 Walton Ave

4468-4470-4470 Bircher Blvd, Unit 4468 Bircher, B

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2603 Belle Glade Ave
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4839 Hammett Pl, Unit 4839 Hammett Pl

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3965 N 21st St

5345-49 Cabanne

4641 Washington Ave

5706 Thekla

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Vandeventer Place II - Senior 55+ years

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Calvary Apartments

4642 Farlin Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penrose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrose Studio Apartments | $731 | $649 | $1,175 |
| Penrose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,008 | $650 | $1,450 |
| Penrose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $750 | $2,625 |
| Penrose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,013 | $800 | $1,300 |
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There are currently 35 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 $679. 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 | $679 |
| Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments | The Cypress - 1Br / 1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| 5345-49 Cabanne | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Sullivan Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Stetson | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penrose, MO
As of July 27, 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 $1,100 with a $0.73 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 | $0.73 |
| 5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 2 | 5126 Lexington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| College Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| 4947 Cote Brilliante Ave, Unit 4947 #1 | 4947 Cote Brilliante Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 4839 Hammett Pl, Unit 4839 Hammett Pl | 4839 Hammett Pl | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| 744 Walton Ave | 744 Walton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 3965 N 21st St | 3965 N 21st St | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments | The Cypress - 1Br / 1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penrose Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Penrose?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Penrose is at The Regency at Saint Louis listed at $679.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Penrose Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Penrose Apartment is $680 at Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Penrose Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Penrose is starting from $930 at Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older.
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