Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buchanan County, MO from $400 (25 Rentals)

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114 S 12th St

St. JosephMO64501
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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 1 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Apartments

1821 Clay StSt. Joseph, MO 64501
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Victorian Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victorian Court

801-831 N 25th StSt. Joseph, MO 64506

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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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Brookside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Apartments

1602 Brookside StSt. Joseph, MO 64506
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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 $600. 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 StudioStudio,1BA$600
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
American Electric LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buchanan County, MO

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buchanan County area is the $1.61 price per square foot One Bedroom One Bath Model at American Electric Lofts in the starting from $1,090. The second greatest value Buchanan County apartment is the 2406 Pacific St Model at 2406 Pacific St, Unit A starting at $575 with a $1.05 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.
American Electric LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
2406 Pacific St, Unit A2406 Pacific St1BR,1BA$1.05
720 Faraon St, Unit 2720 Faraon St1BR,1BA$1.00
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65
Mitchell Park PlazaS1 - Standard StudioStudio ,1BA$1.44

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 $600.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buchanan County Apartment is $795 at Mitchell Park Plaza.

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 Mitchell Park Plaza and starts from $1,195.

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