Cheap Apartments for Rent near Albany, MO from $400 (53 Rentals)

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Maplewinds I & II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewinds I & II

403 Iowa StHiawatha, KS 66434
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Oak Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Hill

1000 Oak StValley Falls, KS 66088
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Maryville Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maryville Meadows

324 E Summit DrMaryville, MO 64468

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303 W Lowell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

303 W Lowell Ave

303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601
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CityView Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CityView Lofts

201 S 10th StSt. Joseph, MO 64501
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1833 Curtis Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1833 Curtis Ave

1833 Curtis AveChariton, IA 50049
Corporate Housing
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Summit Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Place

516-520 N 10th StSt. Joseph, MO 64501
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Ben Day
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ben Day

1100 3rd AveLeavenworth, KS 66048
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148 Park Lane
1 Bedroom Apartments

148 Park Lane

148 Park LnSt. Joseph, MO 64506
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Albany, MO Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Unicorn ApartmentsSmall Efficiency Apartment!Studio,1BA$625
Coventry Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Summit House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$755
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$795
Clarinda West Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$795
Abernathy Lofts2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$850
Brittany Village2 Bd2BR,1BA$890
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottonwood CreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.92
Mitchell Park Plaza ApartmentB14 - Pet Free 2BD/2BA w/ Crow's nest2BR,2BA$1.05
Riverfront Apartments -2b1.5b2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Vesta Village by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$1.09
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$0.94
Summit House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Brittany Village2 Bd2BR,1BA$1.14
Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)2 Bedroom - Grade A2BR,1BA$1.12
Woodland TraceOne Bed One Bath-Small1BR,1BA$1.32
Clarinda West Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.28

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.