
Cheap Homes for Rent in Penrose Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (10 Rentals)
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Penrose, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Penrose?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Penrose 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,201 | $600 | $2,700 |
Penrose 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,178 | $400 | $1,400 |
Penrose 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $950 | $600 | $1,400 |
Penrose 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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There are currently 10 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 |
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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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penrose, MO
As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Penrose area is the $0.75 price per square foot 5126 Lexington Ave Model at 5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Penrose apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older starting at $1,002 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Lewis Place 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. |
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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 | $0.95 |
College Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
Lofts at Euclid | McPherson IV | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
The Reserve at Heritage | 2 Bed Garden | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments | *The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
CWE | Studio - EMB05 | Studio ,1BA | $1.58 |
The Regency at Saint Louis | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePenrose, Saint Louis, MO
Ranked #138
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Penrose, Saint Louis, MO
Ashland Elementary And Br.
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Penrose
What type of rentals are currently available in Penrose?
There are currently 166 Apartments for Rent in Penrose, MO with pricing that ranges from $649 to $2,120. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Penrose ranging from $400 to $2,700.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Penrose?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Penrose ranges from $400 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,011.
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