
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Albany, MO from $400 (53 Rentals)
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Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment

Unicorn Apartments

Forest Cove

Summit House Apartments

Coventry Apartments

Country Club Estates

Corby Grove Apartments

HL29 Modern Flats

Timber Creek Apartments
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University Point

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Northern Plains by Kading

Cottonwood Creek

Abernathy Lofts

American Electric Lofts

Brittany Village

Riverview Apartments

Woodland Trace

Oaks Apartments

Riverfront Apartments -
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Brandywine

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Vesta Village by Kading

The Ridge of St. Joseph

Stove Lofts

Hillside Apartments

702 W Nelson St

Maplewinds I & II

Oak Hill

Parkway Village Apartments

Maryville Meadows
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303 W Lowell Ave

CityView Lofts

Red Oak 48-(City View Apartments)

1833 Curtis Ave

Woodland Park - Red Oak

507 Henrie Ave

Summit Place

1922 N 3rd St

1405 Neil Ln

Park Avenue Apartments
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Clarinda West Apartments

Frederick Apartments

1223 Sylvanie St

2822 Jules St

628 Chicago

Ben Day

148 Park Lane

1801 Faraon St

1101 N 13th St

1219 N 11th St
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Albany, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Albany?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Studio Apartments | $723 | $597 | $1,050 |
| Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $929 | $550 | $1,600 |
| Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,056 | $755 | $2,025 |
| Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,133 | $875 | $2,125 |
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Cheapest Available Albany Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Albany, MO is a Studio unit found at Unicorn Apartments in the Congress Corporate Center neighborhood priced from $625. Coventry Apartments in the Buchanan County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albany apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Apartments | Small Efficiency Apartment! | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Coventry Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| HL29 Modern Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
| Northern Plains by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Clarinda West Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Abernathy Lofts | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Brittany Village | 2 Bd | 2BR,1BA | $890 |
| Riverview Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany, MO and Nearby
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Albany area is the $0.92 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek in the in the Buchanan County neighborhood starting from $1,039. The second greatest value Albany apartment is the B14 - Pet Free 2BD/2BA w/ Crow's nest Model at Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment starting at $1,150 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Buchanan County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Albany apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Creek | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment | B14 - Pet Free 2BD/2BA w/ Crow's nest | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Riverfront Apartments - | 2b1.5b | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Vesta Village by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Northern Plains by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Brittany Village | 2 Bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 2 Bedroom - Grade A | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Woodland Trace | One Bed One Bath-Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Clarinda West Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Albany Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Albany?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Albany is at Unicorn Apartments listed at $625.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Albany Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Albany Apartment is $745 at Unicorn Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Albany Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Albany is starting from $755 at Summit House Apartments.
What is the most affordable Albany Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Albany Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brittany Village and starts from $1,010.
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