Cheap Homes for Rent in Buchanan County, MO from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Buchanan County.

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
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, Unit 1515

1515 Felix St
St. JosephMO64501

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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 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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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 $602. 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 Friendly)Studio,1BA$602
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
American Electric LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buchanan County, MO

As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buchanan County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3905 Bucher Dr Model at 3905 Bucher Dr, Unit A in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Buchanan County apartment is the 5206 King Hill Ave Model at 5206 King Hill Ave, Unit Apartment C starting at $1,100 with a $0.98 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.
3905 Bucher Dr, Unit A3905 Bucher Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.00
5206 King Hill Ave, Unit Apartment C5206 King Hill Ave2BR,1BA$0.98
Lofts at 415Classic 2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
148 Park Lane136 Park Ln1BR,1BA$1.31
Brittany Village1 bd1BR,1BA$1.31
720 Faraon St, Unit 1720 Faraon St1BR,1BA$1.09
American Electric LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.49
Mitchell Park Plaza ApartmentS4 - 1st Floor StudioStudio ,1BA$1.48
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65

Frequently Asked Questions about Buchanan County

What type of rentals are currently available in Buchanan County?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in Buchanan County, MO with pricing that ranges from $589 to $1,700. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Buchanan County ranging from $550 to $1,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Buchanan County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Buchanan County ranges from $550 to $1,900 with an average monthly rent of $920.

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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