1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO (1,413 Rentals)

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St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 12, 2025

There are currently 29582 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over St. Louis, MO that range in price from $418 to $6,216. Saint Charles, Downtown Saint Louis and Compton Heights are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in St. Louis with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Saint Charles1110$1,465$550
Downtown Saint Louis1009$1,505$418
Compton Heights833$1,497$418
Fox Park824$1,495$418
Lafayette Square688$1,393$418
McKinley Heights687$1,393$418
Tiffany680$1,587$418
Near Southside658$1,357$418
Jeff Vander Lou654$1,413$418
Kings Oak631$1,625$635

Largest Available St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in St. Louis, MO is found at The Residences at Tesson Ridge in the Green Park neighborhood and is 1,420 square feet priced from $2,445. Majestic Stove Lofts in the Lafayette Square neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,335 square feet and currently listed start at $1,280. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in St. Louis:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Residences at Tesson Ridge1B1,420 Sq Ft$2,445
Majestic Stove Lofts1 Bedroom Market1,335 Sq Ft$1,280
York HouseA1,330 Sq Ft$2,900
Ventana LoftsE1-11,290 Sq Ft$1,425
Arcade ApartmentsI-X1,275 Sq Ft$2,134
The Laurel ApartmentsThe Lindell1,240 Sq Ft$1,582
The Victor Luxury Apartments1 Bed +B1,224 Sq Ft$1,909
The Ely Walker LoftsLarge 1 Bed1,200 Sq Ft$1,000
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom667 Sq Ft$1,222

Cheapest Available St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 12, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in St. Louis, MO is the One Bedroom Apartment Model starting from $418 at The Railton Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. The second most affordable St. Louis 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Preservation Square Apartments starting at $492 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in St. Louis is currently $1,599. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in St. Louis:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment$418
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom$492
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom$525
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Small$627
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal$635
Laurel Park Apartments1 Bedroom$639
Shannon Fox ApartmentsOne Bedroom$655
McCormack House at Forest Park Southeast1 Bedroom Tax Credit***$659

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St. Louis Overview

The St. Louis area is a great place to live in the Midwest, thanks mostly in part to its central location and the fact that there is so much to do for a city of its size. Compared to most other US cities, the cost of living in St. Louis is relatively affordable and there are options for great housing in homes or apartments in St. Louis for just about any budget.

Why live in St. Louis, MO?

The variety of activities in the city and surrounding area makes St. Louis a great place for singles, as well as those with a family. Some of the elementary and high schools in the city are among the best in the nation, while the city boasts two major universities: Washington University and Saint Louis University for higher education. You get a sense of a small-town atmosphere with big city amenities almost anywhere in the city.

St. Louis, MO
Population: 302,838

Ranked #64

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around St. Louis, MO

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom St. Louis Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in St. Louis with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in St. Louis is at The Railton Apartments listed at $418.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom St. Louis Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in St. Louis is $1,599.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom St. Louis Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in St. Louis is a 1,420 square feet unit starting from $2,445 at The Residences at Tesson Ridge.

What is the average size for St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in St. Louis is currently 831 sq ft.

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