Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Saint Louis Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (287 Rentals)

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Downtown Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Saint Louis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Saint Louis area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Railton Apartments priced from $418. 3010 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $437. Here are the most affordable Downtown Saint Louis apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Railton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$418
3010 Apartments1x11BR,1BA$437
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Fox Grove Management Office2x12BR,1BA$550
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
Gateway on GrandD34BR,2BA$599
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
City Parc at Pine Senior LivingstudioStudio,1BA$602
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$635
The Towers at Gateway CityStudioStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Saint Louis, MO

As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Saint Louis area is the $0.75 price per square foot 1709 Washington Ave Model at 1709 Washington Ave, Unit 703 in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown Saint 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 Downtown Saint Louis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1709 Washington Ave, Unit 7031709 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$0.75
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
2137 Geyer Ave, Unit A2137 Geyer Ave2BR,1BA$0.51
4472 Enright Ave, Unit 4472A enright4472 Enright Ave3BR,1BA$0.82
2026 E Adelaide Ave, Unit Downstairs2026 E Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 25126 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
5141 Wabada Ave, Unit 15141 Wabada Ave3BR,1BA$0.85
Fox Grove Management Office4x24BR,2BA$0.74
College Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.83
4951 Botanical Ave, Unit 1W4951 Botanical Ave1BR,1BA$0.71

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, and the greater St. Louis area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Saint Louis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Saint Louis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Saint Louis is under $650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Saint Louis?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Saint Louis is The Railton Apartments which is listed at $418, while the average apartment in Downtown Saint Louis costs $1,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Saint 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 657 regular apartments in Downtown Saint 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 Downtown Saint Louis?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Saint Louis have an average cost of $744 which is $1,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Saint Louis.

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