
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Garden Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $700 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwest Garden area of St. Louis.


Hampton Gardens

Harmony on the Park

6009 Odell St

4109 Hartford St

6048 Southwest Ave
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The Rail

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2107 Maury Ave, Unit 2107A-secondfloor, Unit 2107A-secondfloor

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3130 Maury Ave, Unit 3130 Maury ave aptB, Unit 3130 Maury ave aptB

4955 Arsenal St

4250 Castleman Ave

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4221 Botanical Ave, Unit 4221 1W, Unit 4221 1W
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2107 Maury Ave

McRee Garden Apartments

5825 Southwest LLC

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Moda at the Hill

2700 Macklind Ave
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Southwest Garden, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Garden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Garden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $775 | $2,181 |
| Southwest Garden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,100 | $3,882 |
| Southwest Garden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,377 | $2,377 | $2,377 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Garden Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Garden Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Garden area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Hampton Gardens priced from $950. Harmony on the Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Southwest Garden apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Gardens | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Harmony on the Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 5825 Southwest LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Moda at the Hill | The Grant | Studio,1BA | $1,452 |
| The Rail | Tram | 1BR,1BA | $1,735 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Garden, MO
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Garden area is the $2.00 price per square foot 4246 #3 (chapel unit) Model at 4242-4246 Shaw Blvd in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Southwest Garden apartment is the Eastern Model at The Rail starting at $2,698 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Hi-Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Garden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4242-4246 Shaw Blvd | 4246 #3 (chapel unit) | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| The Rail | Eastern | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 3130 Maury Ave, Unit 3130 Maury ave aptB | 3130 Maury Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 4221 Botanical Ave, Unit 4221 1W | 4221 Botanical Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Harmony on the Park | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 5825 Southwest LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Moda at the Hill | The Berra | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 2107 Maury Ave, Unit 2107A-secondfloor | 2107 Maury Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Hampton Gardens | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Garden Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Garden?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Garden is Hampton Gardens which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Southwest Garden costs $2,377.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Garden?
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 45 regular apartments in Southwest Garden that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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