Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Garden Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $700 (19 Rentals)

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property at 4955 Arsenal St

$1,384 - $1,460

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

4955 Arsenal St

St. LouisMO63139

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2107 Maury Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2107 Maury Ave

2107 Maury AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
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McRee Garden Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

McRee Garden Apartments

4316-4344 McRee AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Moda at the Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moda at the Hill

2100 Boardman StSt. Louis, MO 63110
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2700 Macklind Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Macklind Ave

2700 Macklind AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Southwest Garden, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hampton GardensDogwood1BR,1BA$950
Harmony on the Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
5825 Southwest LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,105
Moda at the HillThe GrantStudio,1BA$1,452
The RailTram1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4242-4246 Shaw Blvd4246 #3 (chapel unit)2BR,2BA$2.00
The RailEastern2BR,2BA$2.27
3130 Maury Ave, Unit 3130 Maury ave aptB3130 Maury Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
4221 Botanical Ave, Unit 4221 1W4221 Botanical Ave1BR,1BA$1.67
Harmony on the Park2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.44
5825 Southwest LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.47
Moda at the HillThe Berra1BR,1BA$2.92
2107 Maury Ave, Unit 2107A-secondfloor2107 Maury Ave1BR,1BA$2.15
Hampton GardensDogwood1BR,1BA$1.73

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

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Southwest Garden, St. Louis, MO

Ranked #140

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee

I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

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Finding the right neighborhood to rent near your St. Louis college or university isn’t just about convenience.

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