Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carthage, MO from $500 (28 Rentals)

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Victorian Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victorian Courtyard

410 W Fir RdCarthage, MO 64836
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Drake Hotel Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Hotel Apartments

406 Howard StCarthage, MO 64836
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Terrace Green Apartments
$805 - $1,175
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$770 - $1,140
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$805 - $1,175
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 17

Terrace Green Apartments

3900 E 7th StJoplin, MO 64801
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LamBar Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

LamBar Place

415 S Broadway StPittsburg, KS 66762
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Northpark Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northpark Apartments

3502 Newman RdJoplin, MO 64801
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Carthage, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carthage, MO

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Carthage, MO area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carthage Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Original Carthage$1,050$6752
Outh Wind Acres$1,050$6752
Grand Heights$1,125$6753

Cheapest Available Carthage Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carthage, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Baxter Springs Senior Residences priced from $561. Zahn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $604. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carthage apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Baxter Springs Senior Residences1x1 40%1BR,1BA$561
Zahn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$604
Monett Meadows (Sunset Villa Apartments)1 bed /1 bath1BR,1BA$650
Monett MeadowsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$726
Summerfield Apartments & MicroUnits2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$760
University Digs Apartments1 Bedroom w/ Walk-In Closet1BR,1BA$789
Brick + Mortar LoftsstudioStudio,1BA$850
Peachtree ApartmentsModel 1 A2BR,1BA$875
The Plaza of Webb City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Midtown Cottages1 Bed1BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carthage, MO and Nearby

As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carthage area is the $0.66 price per square foot 1180 Grand Ave Model at 1180 Grand Ave, Unit 1182 in the in the Outh Wind Acres neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Carthage apartment is the Docks 2BR 2BA ground floor Model at Airport Landings and The Docks Apartments starting at $995 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Town of Lehigh neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carthage apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1180 Grand Ave, Unit 11821180 Grand Ave2BR,1BA$0.66
Airport Landings and The Docks ApartmentsDocks 2BR 2BA ground floor2BR,2BA$0.90
Zahn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.76
Peachtree ApartmentsModel 1 A2BR,1BA$0.93
The Plaza of Webb City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Campbell ReserveThe Winston - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Crimson VillasTwo Bedroom – Two Bath2BR,2BA$0.63
Monett MeadowsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Baxter Springs Senior Residences1x1 40%1BR,1BA$0.87
Monett Meadows (Sunset Villa Apartments)1 bed /1 bath1BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carthage Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carthage?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carthage is at Summerfield Apartments & MicroUnits listed at $849.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carthage Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carthage Apartment is $561 at Baxter Springs Senior Residences.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carthage is starting from $726 at Monett Meadows.

What is the most affordable Carthage Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carthage Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Campbell Reserve and starts from $1,070.

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