Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wellston Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (37 Rentals)

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Etzel Place Apartments
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Etzel Place Apartments

5888 Plymouth AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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1010 Goodfellow BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Apartments

1221 Hodiamont AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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Wellston, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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 $649. Forest Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $660. Here are the most affordable Wellston apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Regency at Saint LouisStudioStudio,1BA$649
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$660
The Era CollectiveCongress Studio 256Studio,1BA$785
Hampden HallStudioStudio,1BA$799
Euclid+PineBasic StudioStudio,1BA$810
HawthorneStudioStudio,1BA$850
Echo STLArtemis1BR,1BA$850
CWEStudio - EMB05Studio,1BA$871
Convent Gardens ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$896
Delmar Loop ApartmentsStudio - DLA450Studio,1BA$923

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wellston, MO

As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wellston area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3Bd 2Bath Model at 5909 Cates Ave in the in the Central West End neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Wellston apartment is the C Style Model at Del Coronado starting at $1,675 with a $1.40 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5909 Cates Ave3Bd 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.13
Del CoronadoC Style2BR,2BA$1.40
The Park LuxThree Bedrooms 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1BA$1.55
San Rafael Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Georgian Courtgeo-1bb1BR,1BA$1.60
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Blues1BR,1BA$1.25
Hampden HallStudioStudio ,1BA$1.44
CWEStudio - EMB05Studio ,1BA$1.58
Echo STLArtemis1BR,1BA$1.68
The Regency at Saint LouisOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wellston, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Wellston Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $923.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wellston?

The cheapest apartment in Wellston is Forest Park Apartments which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Wellston costs $2,100.

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 83 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 $540 which is $1,560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wellston.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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