Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Garden Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $800 (26 Rentals)

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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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5825 Southwest
1 Bedroom Apartments

5825 Southwest

5825 Southwest AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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2622-26 Kingshighway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2622-26 Kingshighway

2622-2626 S KingshighwaySt. Louis, MO 63139
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2700 Macklind Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Macklind Ave

2700 Macklind AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Moda at the Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moda at the Hill

2100 Boardman StSt. Louis, MO 63110

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 $880. 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$880
Harmony on the Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
5825 Southwest1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,105
The RailTram1BR,1BA$1,570
Moda at the HillThe Jefferson2BR,2BA$2,987

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Garden, MO

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Garden area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3133 Lackland Ave Model at 3133 Lackland Ave, Unit 1st floor in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Southwest Garden apartment is the The Jefferson Model at Moda at the Hill starting at $2,987 with a $3.12 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3133 Lackland Ave, Unit 1st floor3133 Lackland Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
Moda at the HillThe Jefferson2BR,2BA$3.12
4221 Botanical Ave, Unit 4221 1W4221 Botanical Ave1BR,1BA$1.67
2212 Portis Ave, Unit 2212 Portis Ave2212 Portis Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
2119 Maury Ave, Unit 2119 Maury2119 Maury Ave1BR,1BA$1.18
Harmony on the Park2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.44
5825 Southwest1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.47
The RailCommuter1BR,1BA$2.30
Hampton GardensDogwood1BR,1BA$1.63

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the St. Louis, MO metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Southwest Garden, St. Louis, MO

Ranked #107

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 $880, while the average apartment in Southwest Garden costs $1,962.

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 56 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

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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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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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