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 832 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Saint Louis is $1,389 per month, a 0.23% decrease from last years average of $1,392.

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

In Downtown Saint Louis, studios rent for $981 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,316 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,834 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,566 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Saint Louis?

The typical apartment in Downtown Saint Louis offers about 832 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 1,163 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,856 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: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Saint Louis is $1,389, a 0.23% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,392.

Studio Apartments at $981 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 $1,316, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,834 offer 1,163 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,856 sq ft) for $2,566, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,389	832 sq. ft.
Studio	$981	540 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,316	780 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,834	1,163 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,566	1,856 sq. ft.

Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO have decreased by 0.23% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,392 to $1,389.

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?

Jeff Vanderlou $809/month

Wells Goodfellow $848/month

Columbus Square $862/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,390/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Saint Louis?

Fox Park $1,719/month

Lafayette Square $1,814/month

Cheltenham $1,961/month

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

Average Rent in Saint Louis, MO By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Cheltenham	$1,961
Lafayette Square	$1,814
Fox Park	$1,719
Forest Park South East	$1,696
Compton Heights	$1,638
Central West End Saint Louis	$1,571
Midtown Saint Louis	$1,570
DeBaliviere Place	$1,468
Covenant Blu - Grand Center	$1,415
Downtown Saint Louis	$1,389
Soulard	$1,328
Downtown West Saint Louis	$1,293
Carr Square	$1,143
Peabody Darst Webbe	$1,135
West End Saint Louis	$1,116
Shaw	$1,109
North Hampton	$1,078
Dutchtown	$999
Visitation Park	$892
Mount Pleasant	$878
Columbus Square	$862
Wells Goodfellow	$848
Jeff Vanderlou	$809

Saint Louis | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

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

$1,389

Downtown Saint Louis rent is the same as Saint Louis average

Average Rent $1,389

$1,143

Carr Square rent is 18% lower than Saint Louis average

Average Rent $1,143

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.