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 837 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Saint Louis is $1,475 per month, a 4.61% increase from last years average of $1,410.

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

In Downtown Saint Louis, studios rent for $1,013 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,398 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,960 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Saint Louis?

The typical apartment in Downtown Saint Louis offers about 837 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 540 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 780 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,175 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: April 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Saint Louis is $1,475, a 4.61% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,410.

Studio Apartments at $1,013 offer the most budget-friendly option with 540 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 780 square feet for $1,398, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,960 offer 1,175 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO

Last updated: April 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,475	837 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,013	540 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,398	780 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,960	1,175 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO have increased by 4.61% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,410 to $1,475.

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.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Saint Louis?

Mount Pleasant $854/month

Jeff Vanderlou $880/month

Wells Goodfellow $883/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,423/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Saint Louis?

Midtown Saint Louis $1,666/month

Forest Park South East $1,680/month

Lafayette Square $1,769/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	$1,769
Forest Park South East	$1,680
Midtown Saint Louis	$1,666
Central West End Saint Louis	$1,604
Soulard	$1,588
Compton Heights	$1,521
DeBaliviere Place	$1,508
Fox Park	$1,494
Downtown Saint Louis	$1,475
Covenant Blu - Grand Center	$1,456
Downtown West Saint Louis	$1,282
Carr Square	$1,216
Peabody Darst Webbe	$1,193
West End Saint Louis	$1,146
North Hampton	$1,060
Shaw	$1,001
Columbus Square	$929
Dutchtown	$927
Visitation Park	$894
Wells Goodfellow	$883
Jeff Vanderlou	$880
Mount Pleasant	$854

Saint Louis | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Saint Louis is 21% higher than in Carr Square

$1,475

Downtown Saint Louis rent is the same as Saint Louis average

Average Rent $1,475

$1,216

Carr Square rent is 18% lower than Saint Louis average

Average Rent $1,216

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.