Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End St Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (28 Rentals)

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property at 629 Clara Ave

$1,150 - $1,615

2 Bedroom Rentals

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629 Clara Ave

St. LouisMO63112

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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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Garden Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Apartments

1221 Hodiamont AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
Senior Living
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Cabanne Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cabanne Apartments

5882-5892 Cabanne AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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West End Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

1010 Goodfellow BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
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The Echo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Echo Apartments

5901 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
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Tanjiers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tanjiers

5522 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
Student Housing
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820 Hamilton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

820 Hamilton Ave

820 Hamilton AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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5572 Clemens Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

5572 Clemens Dr

5572 Clemens DrSt. Louis, MO 63112
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6300 Cates Ave, Unit 1 E
$945
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6300 Cates Ave, Unit 1 E

6300 Cates AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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6253 Cates Ave, Unit unit#1
$1,195
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 8

6253 Cates Ave, Unit unit#1

6253 Cates AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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Cheapest Available West End St Louis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End St Louis area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Park Apartments priced from $701. 5345-49 Cabanne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable West End St Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$701
5345-49 Cabanne1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Soho TowersA31BR,1BA$900
The Phoenix at Delmar2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$900
St. Luke's PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$964
Delmar Loop ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath - DLA5751BR,1BA$981
5572 Clemens Dr3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1,025
Savoy PlaceA21BR,1BA$1,200
Echo STLArtemis1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End St Louis, MO

As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End St Louis 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 West End St Louis apartment is the 6044 Washington Blvd Model at 6044 Washington Blvd, Unit 1E starting at $1,595 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Cheltenham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End St Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
14 Parkland Plsingle family home5BR,3BA$0.64
6044 Washington Blvd, Unit 1E6044 Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.33
5572 Clemens Dr3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.14
Residences at Delmar DivineB52BR,2BA$1.91
6300 Cates Ave, Unit 1 E6300 Cates Ave1BR,1BA$1.29
Savoy PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.85
5345-49 Cabanne1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
The Phoenix at Delmar2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Delmar Loop ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath - DLA5751BR,1BA$1.69
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Blues1BR,1BA$1.32

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End St Louis Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End St Louis?

The cheapest apartment in West End St Louis is Forest Park Apartments which is listed at $701, while the average apartment in West End St Louis costs $1,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End St Louis?

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 27 regular apartments in West End St Louis 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 West End St Louis?

Cheap apartments in West End St Louis have an average cost of $603 which is $1,197 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End St Louis.

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