What is the average apartment size in Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO?

The average size for a Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO apartment is 828 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Saint Louis?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Downtown Saint Louis is $1,451 per month, a 4.18% increase from last year’s average of $1,393.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Saint Louis?

In Downtown Saint Louis, studios rent for $1,037 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,372 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,917 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,393 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Saint Louis?

The typical apartment in Downtown Saint Louis offers about 828 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Saint Louis?

Studio apartments in Downtown Saint Louis average 541 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 768 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,162 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,767 sq. ft.

Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Saint Louis?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Saint Louis ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Saint Louis?

In Downtown Saint Louis, 79% of households rent while 21% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 21, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Saint Louis is $1,451, a 4.18% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,393.

Studio Apartments at $1,037 offer the most budget-friendly option with 541 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 768 square feet for $1,372, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,917 offer 1,162 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,767 sq ft) for $2,393, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO

Last updated: October 21, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,451	828 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,037	541 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,372	768 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,917	1,162 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,393	1,767 sq. ft.

Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO have increased by 4.18% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,393 to $1,451.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO (45%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO?

1,873 or 79% of the households in Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO are renter-occupied while 501 or 21% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Saint Louis?

Mount Pleasant $712/month

Columbus Square $782/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,417/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Saint Louis?

Forest Park South East $1,702/month

Lafayette Square $1,774/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Saint Louis, MO By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Lafayette Square	$1,774
Lafayette Square	$1,774
Forest Park South East	$1,702
Forest Park South East	$1,702
Midtown Saint Louis	$1,624
Midtown Saint Louis	$1,624
Central West End Saint Louis	$1,606
Central West End Saint Louis	$1,606
DeBaliviere Place	$1,503
DeBaliviere Place	$1,503
Downtown Saint Louis	$1,451
Downtown Saint Louis	$1,451
Compton Heights	$1,443
Compton Heights	$1,443
Soulard	$1,429
Soulard	$1,429
Covenant Blu - Grand Center	$1,418
Covenant Blu - Grand Center	$1,418
Downtown West Saint Louis	$1,340
Downtown West Saint Louis	$1,340
Carr Square	$1,190
Carr Square	$1,190
Peabody Darst Webbe	$1,183
Peabody Darst Webbe	$1,183
Shaw	$1,085
Shaw	$1,085
West End Saint Louis	$1,082
West End Saint Louis	$1,082
North Hampton	$995
North Hampton	$995
Dutchtown	$913
Dutchtown	$913
Visitation Park	$885
Visitation Park	$885
Wells Goodfellow	$842
Wells Goodfellow	$842
Jeff Vanderlou	$819
Jeff Vanderlou	$819
Columbus Square	$782
Columbus Square	$782
Mount Pleasant	$712
Mount Pleasant	$712

Saint Louis | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Saint Louis is 22% higher than in Carr Square

$1,451

Downtown Saint Louis rent is the same as Saint Louis average

Average Rent $1,451

$1,190

Carr Square rent is 18% lower than Saint Louis average

Average Rent $1,190

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Saint Louis apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.