
Cheap Apartments for Rent near De Kalb, MO from $500 (49 Rentals)
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Unicorn Apartments

Coventry Apartments

Corby Grove Apartments

HL29 Modern Flats

Brittany Village

Cottonwood Creek

Abernathy Lofts

The Lakes Apartments
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Creekside

Brandywine

Woodland Trace

Pin Oak Apartments 925 Brookside

State Street

Woodcrest
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The Ridge of St. Joseph

Stove Lofts

Stonleigh Court Apartment Homes

Lofts at Tiffany Springs

804 N Main St

Anderson House Luxury Apartments

Williamsburg Plaza Apartments

830 Warsaw Ave

CityView Lofts
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Summit Place

1922 N 3rd St

2811 Pembroke Ln

Frederick Apartments

1118 S 19th St

1223 Sylvanie St

314 S 10th St

709 Seneca St

920 Osage St
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2822 Jules St

913 Franklin St

Ben Day

621 Kiowa St

1021 Pottawatomie St

148 Park Lane

1219 N 11th St

Broadway Lofts

1713 Rose St
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The Diamond at Creekside - Historical Access

1114 Shawnee St

829 1/2 Miami St

833 N 25th St
De Kalb, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in De Kalb?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Kalb Studio Apartments | $809 | $597 | $1,025 |
| De Kalb 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,301 | $745 | $1,979 |
| De Kalb 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $875 | $2,540 |
| De Kalb 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $1,010 | $2,847 |
| De Kalb 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $1,150 | $3,104 |
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Cheapest Available De Kalb Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in De Kalb, MO is a Studio unit found at Unicorn Apartments in the Congress Corporate Center neighborhood priced from $625. Coventry Apartments in the Buchanan County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable De Kalb apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Apartments | Small Efficiency Apartment! | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Coventry Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| HL29 Modern Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Brittany Village | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Abernathy Lofts | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Cottonwood Creek | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $890 |
| Riverview Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Woodland Trace | One Bed One Bath-Small | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Pin Oak Apartments 925 Brookside | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Riverfront Apartments - | 1b1b | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in De Kalb, MO and Nearby
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the De Kalb area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath – Style C1 Renovated Model at The Vintage at Zona Rosa Apartment Homes in the in the Robincrest Village neighborhood starting from $1,780. The second greatest value De Kalb apartment is the ETS-B2- Morgan Model at The Edison at Tiffany Springs starting at $1,695 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Robincrest Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for De Kalb apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vintage at Zona Rosa Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath – Style C1 Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| The Edison at Tiffany Springs | ETS-B2- Morgan | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment | B14 - Pet Free 2BD/2BA w/ Crow's nest | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| The Lakes Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Riverfront Apartments - | 2b1.5b | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Cottonwood Creek | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Stonleigh Court Apartment Homes | 2x1.5 Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Lofts at Tiffany Springs | 1x1 S | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Woodland Trace | One Bed One Bath-Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Brittany Village | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap De Kalb Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in De Kalb?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in De Kalb is at Unicorn Apartments listed at $625.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom De Kalb Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom De Kalb Apartment is $745 at Unicorn Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom De Kalb Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in De Kalb is starting from $850 at Abernathy Lofts.
What is the most affordable De Kalb Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap De Kalb Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brittany Village and starts from $1,010.
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