
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wellston Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (43 Rentals)
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San Rafael Townhomes

The Park Lux

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Hampden Hall

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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 | $1,270 | $649 | $1,965 |
| Wellston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $550 | $3,395 |
| Wellston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,501 | $669 | $6,750 |
| Wellston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,228 | $687 | $6,620 |
| Wellston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $893 | $2,350 |
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There are currently 43 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 $649. Forest Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. 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 | $649 |
| Forest Park Apartments | The Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| The Era Collective | Congress Studio 256 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| West End Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $835 |
| Hawthorne | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Convent Gardens Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $859 |
| Delmar Loop Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath - DLA575 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Soho Towers | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Park Lux | Triumph on the Park 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Echo STL | Poseidon | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wellston, MO
As of April 29, 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 President - 2 Bedroom w/ Den Model at President and Park Royal starting at $2,110 with a $1.17 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 President - 2 Bedroom w/ Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.17 |
| 6273 Delmar Blvd | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Del Coronado Apartments | C Style | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Stetson | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| The Park Lux | Park Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| Park 44 Apartments | 1 Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Hampden Hall | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Forest Park Apartments | The Blues | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| West End Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wellston?
The cheapest apartment in Wellston is Forest Park Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Wellston costs $2,391.
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 148 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 $833 which is $1,558 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wellston.
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