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property at 1617 Forest Ave

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1617 Forest Ave

St. LouisMO63139

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property at 4971 Oleatha Ave

$1,300

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4971 Oleatha Ave

St. LouisMO63139

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The Hill, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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. The Fairmont & Monticello Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable The Hill apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated StudioStudio,1BA$650
The Fairmont & Monticello ApartmentsMonticello Studios ('03, '08)Studio,1BA$755
Euclid+PineBasic StudioStudio,1BA$810
Diplomat Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Forest Park Southeast1 Bdrm Garden, 476 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI1BR,1BA$850
HawthorneStudioStudio,1BA$850
Gallery Central West EndRegular StudioStudio,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Hill, MO

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Hill area is the $0.67 price per square foot 5239 Bancroft Ave Model at 5239 Bancroft Ave in the in the The Hill neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value The Hill apartment is the The President - 2 Bedroom w/ Den Model at President and Park Royal starting at $2,075 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Hi-Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5239 Bancroft Ave5239 Bancroft Ave2BR,1BA$0.67
President and Park RoyalThe President - 2 Bedroom w/ Den2BR,2.5BA$1.15
4014a Potomac St4014a Potomac St2BR,1BA$1.00
4014 Potomac St4014 Potomac St2BR,1BA$1.00
4016 Potomac4016 Potomac2BR,2BA$1.00
West End Terrace Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.18
2119 Maury Ave, Unit 2119 Maury2119 Maury Ave1BR,1BA$1.18
3226 Portis Ave, Unit 3226A3226 Portis Ave1BR,1BA$1.16
4233 Meramec St, Unit 1F4233 Meramec St1BR,1BA$1.23
3563 Giles Ave, Unit Apt F3563 Giles Ave1BR,1BA$1.27

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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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Frequently Asked Questions about The Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in The Hill?

There are currently 741 Apartments for Rent in The Hill, MO with pricing that ranges from $650 to $7,814. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Hill ranging from $850 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Hill ranges from $850 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,342.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in The Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in The Hill range from $1,300 to $6,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,821.

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.

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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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