Studio Apartments for Rent in St. Louis, MO (221 Rentals)

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St. Louis Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 12, 2025

There are currently 7943 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over St. Louis, MO that range in price from $379 to $4,579. Downtown Saint Louis, Compton Heights and Fox Park are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in St. Louis with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Saint Louis311$1,209$569
Compton Heights227$1,245$499
Fox Park219$1,245$499
The Ville209$944$602
Kings Oak204$1,265$569
Tiffany198$1,250$695
Lafayette Square189$1,180$602
Vandeventer187$1,245$672
McKinley Heights186$1,185$499
Jeff Vander Lou184$1,191$602

Largest Available St. Louis Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in St. Louis, MO is found at Malone in the Lewis Place neighborhood and is 719 square feet priced from $1,050. Expo at Forest Park in the Hi-Point neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 650 square feet and currently listed start at $1,430. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in St. Louis:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Malone0BR/1.0BA719 Sq Ft$1,050
Expo at Forest ParkSaint Louis II - South A6 Studio650 Sq Ft$1,430
Gallery 720 Olive Luxury ApartmentsStudio630 Sq Ft$1,010
The Era CollectiveWestmoreland Studio600 Sq Ft$755
One Hundred Above the Park100N_0b02b590 Sq Ft$2,299
ChromaOakland580 Sq Ft$1,356
The Victor Luxury ApartmentsStudio A579 Sq Ft$1,300
Gateway on GrandS2511 Sq Ft$1,200

Cheapest Available St. Louis Studio Apartments

As of May 12, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in St. Louis, MO is the Studio Model starting from $569 at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments in the Cheltenham neighborhood. The second most affordable St. Louis Studio is the 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Diplomat starting at $575 in the The Hill neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in St. Louis is currently $1,264. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in St. Louis:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudio$569
Diplomat0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$575
Downtowner ApartmentsStudio$600
City Parc at Pine Senior Livingstudio$602
Rivers Edge ApartmentsEfficiency$620
The Towers at Gateway CityStudio$650
The Regency at Saint LouisStudio$672
The Saum & Hutcheson ArmsSaum Unrenovated Studio$699
The MichelangeloStudio$700

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio St. Louis Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in St. Louis with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in St. Louis is at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments listed at $569.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in St. Louis is $1,264.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in St. Louis is a 719 square feet unit starting from $1,050 at Malone.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in St. Louis is currently 486 sq ft.

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