Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wydown Skinker Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (94 Rentals)

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1615 Hampton Ave

St. LouisMO63139

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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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West End Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

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

Squire Apartments

7128 Manchester RdSt. Louis, MO 63143
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Peppertree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

2111 Bellevue AveSt. Louis, MO 63143
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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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Congress West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Congress West Apartments

5316 Pershing AveSt. 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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Westfield Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westfield Apartments

2000 Laclede Station RdSt. Louis, MO 63143
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Oakview Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview Place

1014-38 Oakview PlSt. Louis, MO 63110
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5-9 Del-Lin Drive
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5-9 Del-Lin Drive

5-9 Del Lin DrSt. Louis, MO 63105
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The Emma
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Emma

6244 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Tanjiers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tanjiers

5522 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
Student Housing
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Gates at Forest Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gates at Forest Park

605 Clara AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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6716-22 Clayton Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6716-22 Clayton Ave

6716-6722 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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1615 Hampton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1615 Hampton Ave

1615 Hampton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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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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Wydown Skinker, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wydown Skinker Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wydown Skinker area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Winston Churchill Apartments priced from $678. Forest Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $689. Here are the most affordable Wydown Skinker apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$678
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$689
The Era CollectiveCongress Studio 256Studio,1BA$785
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$865
CWEStudio - EMB05Studio,1BA$871
Delmar Loop ApartmentsStudio - DLA450Studio,1BA$880
Westmoreland @ The Era CollecctiveWestmoreland 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wydown Skinker, MO

As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wydown Skinker 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 Wydown Skinker apartment is the 4-Bed Model at King's Court starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Wells neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wydown Skinker apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5909 Cates Ave3Bd 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.13
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
420 S Hanley Rd, Unit 1W420 S Hanley Rd3BR,1BA$1.13
7340 Ethel Ave, Unit 1w7340 Ethel Ave1BR,1BA$1.11
1319 Woodland Dr, Unit #21319 Woodland Dr1BR,1BA$1.00
The Park LuxPark Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Westmoreland @ The Era CollecctiveWestmoreland 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
5156 Waterman Blvd, Unit 5156B5156 Waterman Blvd1BR,1BA$1.27
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.25

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wydown Skinker, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including Wydown Skinker, Saint Louis, and the greater St. Louis area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Wydown Skinker Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wydown Skinker Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wydown Skinker?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wydown Skinker is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wydown Skinker?

The cheapest apartment in Wydown Skinker is Winston Churchill Apartments which is listed at $678, while the average apartment in Wydown Skinker costs $3,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wydown Skinker?

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 84 regular apartments in Wydown Skinker 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 Wydown Skinker?

Cheap apartments in Wydown Skinker have an average cost of $1,015 which is $2,385 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wydown Skinker.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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