Cheap Homes for Rent in Penrose Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (8 Rentals)

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Penrose, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Penrose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penrose area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments priced from $680. Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and older has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Penrose apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments*The Cypress1BR,1BA$680
Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and olderOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$765
College Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penrose, MO

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Penrose area is the $0.63 price per square foot 4472 Enright Ave Model at 4472 Enright Ave, Unit 4472A enright in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Penrose apartment is the 2026 E Adelaide Ave Model at 2026 E Adelaide Ave, Unit Downstairs starting at $1,100 with a $0.76 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4472 Enright Ave, Unit 4472A enright4472 Enright Ave2BR,1BA$0.63
2026 E Adelaide Ave, Unit Downstairs2026 E Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$0.76
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
Homer G. Phillips Apartments for 55 and olderTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
College Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.83
The Reserve at Heritage2 Bed Garden2BR,1.5BA$1.07
CWEOne Bedroom One Bath - WTR7501BR,1BA$1.43
3965 N 21st St3965 N 21st St3BR,1BA$1.15
Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments*The Cypress1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 $672 to $2,449. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Penrose ranging from $400 to $2,800.

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 $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,030.

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