Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buchanan County, MO from $400 (31 Rentals)

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property at 2932 Penn St

$550

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$550

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$550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2932 Penn St

St. JosephMO64507

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property at 805 Green St

$775

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$775

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$775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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805 Green St

St. JosephMO64505
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Northwood Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Terrace

1203 Northwood DrSt. Joseph, MO 64505
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Plaza Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Apartments

1821 Clay StSt. Joseph, MO 64501
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Victorian Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Victorian Court

801-831 N 25th StSt. Joseph, MO 64506
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Brookside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Apartments

1602 Brookside StSt. Joseph, MO 64506
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CityView Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CityView Lofts

201 S 10th StSt. Joseph, MO 64501
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property at 1506 Jules St

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1506 Jules St

St. JosephMO64501
property at 1515 Felix St

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1515 Felix St, Unit 1515

1515 Felix St
St. JosephMO64501
property at 1506 Jules St

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1506 Jules St

St. JosephMO64501
property at 3012 Felix St

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3012 Felix St, Unit 4

3012 Felix St
St. JosephMO64501
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Neely Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Neely Lofts

1909 S 12th StSt. Joseph, MO 64503
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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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Chatsworth
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chatsworth

1401-1521 S 38th StSt. Joseph, MO 64507
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Cheapest Available Buchanan County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buchanan County, MO is a Studio unit found at Mitchell Park Plaza priced from $595. HL29 Modern Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buchanan County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mitchell Park PlazaS1 - Standard Studio (Pet-Free)Studio,1BA$595
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
American Electric LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Brittany Village1 bd1BR,1BA$790
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$850
148 Park Lane136 Park Ln1BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buchanan County, MO

As of March 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buchanan County area is the $0.94 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek in the starting from $850. The second greatest value Buchanan County apartment is the 136 Park Ln Model at 148 Park Lane starting at $985 with a $1.31 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Buchanan County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
148 Park Lane136 Park Ln1BR,1BA$1.31
Brittany Village1 bd1BR,1BA$1.31
5050 Faraon St, Unit h1135050 Faraon St1BR,1BA$0.99
American Electric LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.34
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65
Mitchell Park PlazaS1 - Standard Studio (Pet Friendly)Studio ,1BA$1.44
2319 S 18th St2319 S 18th StStudio ,0.5BA$3.32

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buchanan County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Buchanan County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Buchanan County is at Mitchell Park Plaza listed at $595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buchanan County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buchanan County Apartment is $790 at Brittany Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Buchanan County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Buchanan County is starting from $850 at Cottonwood Creek.

What is the most affordable Buchanan County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Buchanan County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cottonwood Creek and starts from $999.

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