Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buchanan County, MO from $400 (33 Rentals)

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property at 708 McDonald St

$750

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$750

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$750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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708 McDonald St

St. JosephMO64505

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property at 1803 Lion Rd

$800

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$800

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$800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1803 Lion Rd

St. JosephMO64506
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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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property at 1022 Ridenbaugh St

$675

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$675

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$675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1022 Ridenbaugh St, Unit A5

1022 Ridenbaugh St
St. JosephMO64501

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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 2110 N 2nd St

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2110 N 2nd St

St. JosephMO64505
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
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Neely Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Neely Lofts

1909 S 12th StSt. Joseph, MO 64503
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property at 1111 Penn St

$725

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$725

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$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1111 Penn St

St. JosephMO64503
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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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property at 1505 S 10th St

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1505 S 10th St, Unit 1505

1505 S 10th St
St. JosephMO64503
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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 Apartment priced from $622. Coventry Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buchanan County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mitchell Park Plaza ApartmentS1 - Standard Studio (Pet Friendly)Studio,1BA$622
Coventry Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Brittany Village1 bd1BR,1BA$790
Cottonwood CreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,039
American Electric LoftsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,460

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buchanan County, MO

As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buchanan County area is the $0.92 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek in the starting from $1,039. The second greatest value Buchanan County apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at American Electric Lofts starting at $1,460 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 CreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.92
American Electric LoftsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
1809 Jules St, Unit 1809.5 Jules St1809 Jules St2BR,1BA$0.83
2202 Mulberry St, Unit 2202 Mulberry St2202 Mulberry St2BR,1BA$1.23
Brittany Village1 bd1BR,1BA$1.31
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65
Mitchell Park Plaza ApartmentS1 - Standard Studio (Pet Friendly)Studio ,1BA$1.49
Coventry Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.24

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 Apartment listed at $622.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buchanan County Apartment is $700 at Coventry Apartments.

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 $875 at HL29 Modern Flats.

What is the most affordable Buchanan County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Buchanan County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brittany Village and starts from $1,010.

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