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St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Louis, MO

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the St. Louis, MO area range in price from $379 to $8,687 with an overall median price of $2,176. The three St. Louis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Greater Ville at $680, Providence at $700, and College Hill at $680. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Louis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Greater Ville$869$68010
Providence$900$7003
College Hill$900$68018
Near North Riverfront$900$6806
Walnut Park$1,000$60038
Mayfield Farms Estates$1,100$1,1001
Northwoods$1,100$74522
Mark Twain$1,100$64923
Jennings$1,125$60045
Baden$1,137$60026

Cheapest Available St. Louis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 3010 Apartments in the Lewis Place neighborhood priced from $437. Coronado Place and Towers in the Central West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $489. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Louis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$437
Coronado Place and TowersThe Topaz2BR,1BA$489
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Trinity Park1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$525
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
Rivers Edge ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$620
Nico Terrace1 Bedroom Garden Apartment1BR,1BA$628
The Regency at Saint LouisStudioStudio,1BA$649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Louis area is the $0.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Seven Hills Forest Condominiums in the in the Florissant Old Town neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value St. Louis apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Seven Hills Forest Condominiums2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.54
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
Woodknoll Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.66
Villa St Cyr ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.77
Oakmont TownhomesTownhome2BR,2BA$0.79
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
Chalet ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1.5BA$0.70
3026 California Ave, Unit 2W3026 California Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74

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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®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Louis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in St. Louis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St. Louis is under $649.

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

The cheapest apartment in St. Louis is 3010 Apartments which is listed at $437, while the average apartment in St. Louis costs $2,176.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 6,882 regular apartments in 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 St. Louis?

Cheap apartments in St. Louis have an average cost of $434 which is $1,742 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Louis.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

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I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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