
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Garden Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $900 (18 Rentals)
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Hampton Gardens

Harmony on the Park

3111 Morganford Rd, Unit 1st FL

2035 Maury Ave

6009 Odell St
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4989 Arsenal St, Unit 4989

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2727 Hampton Ave

4934 Kemper Ave

5365 Arsenal St
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2009 Maury Ave

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Kingshighway Apartments LLC,

2139 Alfred 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 | $1,740 | $900 | $2,181 |
| Southwest Garden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $1,100 | $3,602 |
| Southwest Garden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,225 | $1,750 | $2,700 |
| Southwest Garden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $1,783 | $1,783 |
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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 $910. 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 | $910 |
| Harmony on the Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 2700 Macklind Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Moda at the Hill | The Joplin | 1BR,1BA | $1,556 |
| The Rail | Commuter | 1BR,1BA | $1,601 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Garden, MO
As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Garden area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3111 Morganford Rd Model at 3111 Morganford Rd, Unit 1st FL in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Southwest Garden apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at 2700 Macklind Ave starting at $1,495 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Cheltenham 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3111 Morganford Rd, Unit 1st FL | 3111 Morganford Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 2700 Macklind Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 4989 Arsenal St, Unit 4989 | 4989 Arsenal St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 2049 Alfred Ave, Unit 2049 | 2049 Alfred Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 3119 Oak Hill Ave, Unit 3119-A | 3119 Oak Hill Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Rail | Belmond | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Moda at the Hill | The Campbell | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Harmony on the Park | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Hampton Gardens | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Garden, St. Louis, MO
Ranked #119
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 $910, while the average apartment in Southwest Garden costs $2,240.
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 69 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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