
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shaw Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $400 (9 Rentals)
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Shaw, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shaw?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Shaw Studio Apartments | $1,256 | $699 | $1,782 |
Shaw 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $795 | $3,642 |
Shaw 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $489 | $5,040 |
Shaw 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $679 | $4,550 |
Shaw 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,105 | $2,360 | $5,850 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shaw Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO.
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Cheapest Available Shaw Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shaw area of St. Louis, MO is a 3 Beds unit found at Coronado Place and Towers priced from $679. The Saum & Hutcheson Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Shaw apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Coronado Place and Towers | The Scott | 3BR,1BA | $679 |
The Saum & Hutcheson Arms | Saum Unrenovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Midtown 300 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $791 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaw, MO
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shaw area is the $1.37 price per square foot 4206 Castleman Ave Model at 4206 Castleman Ave, Unit 1W in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Shaw apartment is the 2 BR Model at 3802 McRee Ave starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the The Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shaw apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4206 Castleman Ave, Unit 1W | 4206 Castleman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
3802 McRee Ave | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Woodward Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Terra at the Grove | Crawford | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
The Rail | Belmond | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Chroma | Sienna | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Grand Flats | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Bevo Apartments | Rehab 1 Bedroom 1 Bath, 540 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Coronado Place and Towers | The Diamond | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
Midtown 300 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
Getting Around the Shaw Neighborhood in St. Louis, MO
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shaw Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shaw?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shaw is under $1,345.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shaw?
The cheapest apartment in Shaw is Coronado Place and Towers which is listed at $809, while the average apartment in Shaw costs $2,344.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shaw?
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 429 regular apartments in Shaw 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 Shaw?
Cheap apartments in Shaw have an average cost of $1,768 which is $576 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shaw.
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