Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buchanan County, MO from $400 (36 Rentals)

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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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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 Apartment 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 Plaza ApartmentS1 - Standard Studio (Pet-Free)Studio,1BA$600
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
148 Park Lane136 Park Ln1BR,1BA$985
Lofts at 415Renovated 2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buchanan County, MO

As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buchanan County area is the $0.60 price per square foot 210 S 16th St Model at 210 S 16th St, Unit Duplex in the starting from $700. The second greatest value Buchanan County apartment is the Renovated 2BD/1BA Model at Lofts at 415 starting at $1,250 with a $1.25 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.
210 S 16th St, Unit Duplex210 S 16th St2BR,1BA$0.60
Lofts at 415Renovated 2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.25
2021 Washington Ave, Unit 2021 122021 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$0.67
2019 Washington Ave, Unit 20192019 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$0.75
148 Park Lane136 Park Ln1BR,1BA$1.31
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
2406 Pacific St, Unit A2406 Pacific St1BR,1BA$1.05
Mitchell Park Plaza ApartmentS4 - 1st Floor StudioStudio ,1BA$1.49
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65

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 $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 $730 at Cottonwood Creek.

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 Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment.

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 Apartment and starts from $999.

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