
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Hill Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $400 (165 Rentals)
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Morganford Plaza Apartments

The Fairmont & Monticello Apartments

5835-5845 Lindenwood Ave

3722 Fairview Ave

3333 Lawn Ave, Unit 4

4349 Forest Park Ave

Euclid+Pine

5243 Bancroft Ave, Unit 1W

4960 Kemper Ave, Unit 2nd floor
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5422 Chippewa St, Unit 1E

3329 Lawn Ave

McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast

Hawthorne

Convent Gardens Apartments

Bevo Apartments

Gallery Central West End

Oak Park Apartments

West End Terrace

5018 Lindenwood Ave, Unit 5018 2F
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The Parkway

3465 S Grand Blvd

5225 Southwest Ave

House at Westminster Place 55+ Years Senior

6North

Hampton Gardens

Harmony on the Park

3111 Morganford Rd, Unit 1st FL

5524 Chippewa St

5823 Lindenwood Ave
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Jackson Arms

Park 44 Apartments

4916 Winona Ave, Unit 2 West

4945 Mardel Ave, Unit 4945A Mardel - 2nd Floor

Westminster Place Apartments

4014a Potomac St

3302 Winnebago St

3302 Winnebago St

4016A Potomac

4918 Winona Ave, Unit 2 east
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Piazza on West Pine

5042 Mardel Ave, Unit 5044 1F

5044 Mardel Ave

3539 Giles Ave

3425 Tennessee Ave

5042 Mardel Ave

Grove Lofts

Laclede Lofts

3841 McRee Ave

4549-4551-4551 Oakland Ave
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The Hill, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hill Studio Apartments | $1,192 | $650 | $3,000 |
| The Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $695 | $6,288 |
| The Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $800 | $7,761 |
| The Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,938 | $1,050 | $5,303 |
| The Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $1,284 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 165 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Hill Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO.
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Cheapest Available The Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Hill area of St. Louis, MO is a Studio unit found at The Saum & Hutcheson Arms priced from $650. Oak Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable The Hill apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saum & Hutcheson Arms | Saum Unrenovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| Diplomat Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Fairmont & Monticello Apartments | Monticello Studios ('03, '08) | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| 4349 Forest Park Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Euclid+Pine | Basic Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Hill, MO
As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Hill area is the $1.07 price per square foot 4545 Oakland Ave Model at 4545 Oakland Ave, Unit 4545 in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value The Hill apartment is the 4200 Lawn Ave Model at 4200 Lawn Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the The Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4545 Oakland Ave, Unit 4545 | 4545 Oakland Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| 4200 Lawn Ave, Unit 1 | 4200 Lawn Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 3111 Morganford Rd, Unit 1st FL | 3111 Morganford Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 4016A Potomac | 4016A Potomac | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 4989 Arsenal St, Unit 4989 | 4989 Arsenal St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 4014a Potomac St | 4014a Potomac St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 4938 Tholozan Ave, Unit A - 2nd Floor | 4938 Tholozan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 5018 Lindenwood Ave, Unit 5018 2F | 5018 Lindenwood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 5422 Chippewa St, Unit 1E | 5422 Chippewa St | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 5243 Bancroft Ave, Unit 1W | 5243 Bancroft Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Best Local Schools in The Hill, St. Louis, MO
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Hill is under $810.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Hill?
The cheapest apartment in The Hill is Diplomat Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in The Hill costs $3,233.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Hill?
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 312 regular apartments in The Hill 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 The Hill?
Cheap apartments in The Hill have an average cost of $1,016 which is $2,217 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Hill.
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