Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO from $300 (809 Rentals)
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Preservation Square Apartments

Lewis & Clark

Fox Grove Management Office

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City Parc at Pine Senior Living

307 Eichelberger St

Nico Terrace

Parkshire Apartment

Forest Park Apartments

The Towers at Gateway City

River Pointe Apartments

4110 Michigan Ave, Unit 1st fl

Collins Terrace Apartments

Shannon Fox Apartments
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The Regency at Saint Louis

Winston Churchill Apartments

Coronado Place and Towers

Fairgrounds Park Place Apartments

The Paul Brown Loft Apartments

Evergreen Manor

3956 Dover Pl

1195 Belrue Ave
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The Saum & Hutcheson Arms

The Residences at Bella Vista

Villa St Cyr Apartments

819 Thatcher Ave

Lilac Court Apartments

The Era Collective

Metro at 70

Chalet Apartments

8513 Idaho Ave

5444 Beacon Ave

Richwood Terrace Apartments
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Emerald Crossing

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Chapel View Apartments

University Villa Apartments

5632 Leona St

3634 Virginia Ave

4734 S Compton Ave

1004 Bates St
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St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Louis?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap St. Louis Studio Apartments | $1,200 | $569 | $3,037 |
Cheap St. Louis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $492 | $6,022 |
Cheap St. Louis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,808 | $550 | $8,836 |
Cheap St. Louis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $674 | $10,000+ |
Cheap St. Louis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $854 | $3,000 |
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St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Louis, MO
Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025Current apartment rentals in the St. Louis, MO area range in price from $379 to $10,499 with an overall median price of $2,130. The three St. Louis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Near North Riverfront at $680, Greater Ville at $680, 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Near North Riverfront | $850 | $680 | 7 |
Greater Ville | $869 | $680 | 11 |
College Hill | $884 | $680 | 18 |
Providence | $895 | $895 | 3 |
Mount Pleasant | $962 | $615 | 8 |
Green Mount Manor | $1,045 | $825 | 4 |
Penrose | $1,087 | $672 | 19 |
Willow Walk | $1,100 | $725 | 7 |
Normandy | $1,125 | $600 | 72 |
Ellendale | $1,130 | $795 | 8 |
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. Preservation Square Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $492. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Louis apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3010 Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $437 |
Preservation Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $492 |
Trinity Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
Fox Grove Management Office | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
The Railton Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $561 |
St. Luke's Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $569 |
Gateway on Grand | D3 | 4BR,2BA | $599 |
City Parc at Pine Senior Living | studio | Studio,1BA | $602 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO
As of July 24, 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 2666 Nebraska Ave Model at 2666 Nebraska Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,395 with a $0.63 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Seven Hills Forest Condominiums | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.54 |
2666 Nebraska Ave, Unit 1 | 2666 Nebraska Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.63 |
5001 Idaho Ave, Unit Giant 4 Bedroom | 5001 Idaho Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Woodknoll Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.66 |
4472 Enright Ave, Unit 4472A enright | 4472 Enright Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
2026 E Adelaide Ave, Unit Downstairs | 2026 E Adelaide Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 2 | 5126 Lexington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
Fox Grove Management Office | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
Chalet Apartments | Two Bedroom Garden | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.70 |
Preservation Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,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, MOPopulation: 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 $602.
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 $2,130.
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 5,470 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 $481 which is $1,649 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Louis.
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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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