Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wydown Skinker Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (101 Rentals)

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Etzel Place Apartments
2 to 3 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 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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Cabanne Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cabanne Apartments

5882-5892 Cabanne AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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5316 Pershing Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5316 Pershing Ave

5316 Pershing AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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The Gotham Annex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gotham Annex

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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275 on the Park
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

275 on the Park

245 Union BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108

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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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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 Studio unit found at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments priced from $569. Forest Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Wydown Skinker apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$635
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$678
The Era CollectiveWestmoreland Nano StudioStudio,1BA$734
Richwood Terrace ApartmentsClassic1BR,1BA$735
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
The Savoy1 Bed / 1 Bath - Compact Option1BR,1BA$800
The Park LuxExecutive One Bed w Office1BR,1BA$849
The Ambassador (The Stetson)Studio / 1 Bath - Value OptionStudio,1BA$900
Ambassador Studios (Soho Towers)Studio / 1 Bath - Open Studio with Separate Room1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wydown Skinker, MO

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wydown Skinker area is the $1.22 price per square foot 7238 Forsyth Blvd Model at 7238 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 7238 in the in the Franz Park neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Wydown Skinker apartment is the 7240 Forsyth Blvd Model at 7240 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 7240 starting at $2,195 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Franz Park 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.
7238 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 72387238 Forsyth Blvd2BR,1BA$1.22
7240 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 72407240 Forsyth Blvd2BR,1BA$1.22
7208 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 1 East7208 Forsyth Blvd2BR,1BA$1.22
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
5909 Cates Ave3Bd 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.13
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Park LuxThree Bed One and a Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.18
6003 Enright Ave, Unit #2E6003 Enright Ave2BR,1BA$1.02
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wydown Skinker, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #31

Among neighborhoods in Saint Louis, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $900.

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

The cheapest apartment in Wydown Skinker is Forest Park Apartments which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in Wydown Skinker costs $2,500.

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 168 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 $700 which is $1,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wydown Skinker.

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