
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wellston Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Wellston area of Saint Louis.


Forest Park Apartments

5345-49 Cabanne

Everly on The Loop

Echo STL

Hawthorne

West End Terrace Apartments

San Rafael Townhomes

The Park Lux

Stetson
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Soho Towers

The Era Collective

Jackson Arms

4245 West Pine Ave

The Parkway

Expo at Forest Park

Convent Gardens Apartments

CWE

Hampden Hall

Park 44 Apartments
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West Pine Terrace

Lofts at Euclid

Parc Frontenac

5989 Julian Ave

Savoy Place

Residences at Delmar Divine

Chelsea

President and Park Royal

Tribeca

Station House | Near The Loop
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Hudson

The Harper (Formerly The Leonardo)

The View at Forest Park

Total Monthly Price
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The Residences at Forest Park

Marlowe

5-9 Del-Lin Drive

Metropolitan Flats

Citizen Park Apartments
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The Euclid

York House

Etzel Place Apartments

Garden Apartments

West End Apartments

6705 St Louis Ave

University Commons
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Wellston, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wellston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellston Studio Apartments | $1,259 | $649 | $1,900 |
| Wellston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $550 | $3,395 |
| Wellston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $669 | $6,750 |
| Wellston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,683 | $687 | $6,620 |
| Wellston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $893 | $2,350 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wellston Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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Cheapest Available Wellston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wellston area of St. Louis, MO is a Studio unit found at The Regency at Saint Louis priced from $679. Forest Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $701. Here are the most affordable Wellston apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regency at Saint Louis | Studio | Studio,1BA | $679 |
| Forest Park Apartments | The Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $701 |
| 5345-49 Cabanne | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Hawthorne | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Echo STL | Poseidon | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| San Rafael Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Park Lux | Triumph on the Park 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Stetson | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Soho Towers | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Era Collective | Congress Studio 545 | Studio,1BA | $906 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wellston, MO
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wellston area is the $0.64 price per square foot single family home Model at 14 Parkland Pl in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Wellston apartment is the The Park Royal - 2 Bedroom w/ balcony Model at President and Park Royal starting at $2,015 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Hi-Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wellston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Parkland Pl | single family home | 5BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| President and Park Royal | The Park Royal - 2 Bedroom w/ balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Del Coronado Apartments | C Style | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| The Park Lux | Park Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| West End Terrace Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Park 44 Apartments | 1 Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Hampden Hall | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| San Rafael Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 5345-49 Cabanne | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Forest Park Apartments | The Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wellston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wellston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wellston is under $906.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wellston?
The cheapest apartment in Wellston is Forest Park Apartments which is listed at $701, while the average apartment in Wellston costs $2,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wellston?
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 138 regular apartments in Wellston 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 Wellston?
Cheap apartments in Wellston have an average cost of $770 which is $1,825 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wellston.
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