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Defiance, MO Local Guide

Largest Available Defiance and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Defiance, MO is found at Carriage Place at Lake Chesterfield in the Enclaves at Cherry Hills neighborhood and is 1,139 square feet priced from $1,425. Avenue64 Apartments in the Tysons Corner neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,045 square feet and currently listed start at $1,707. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Defiance:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Carriage Place at Lake Chesterfield1 Bed 1 Bath - Lvl 11,139 Sq Ft$1,425
Avenue64 ApartmentsA21,045 Sq Ft$1,707
Harmony Ridge Apartments1BD/1BA Loft-Monterey1,039 Sq Ft$1,560
Hearthstone at Autumn Hollow2B/2B - 1st Floor - Lake View1,000 Sq Ft$1,680
MilaWalnut946 Sq Ft$1,790
The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis ApartmentsBrookside I895 Sq Ft$1,350
The Reserve At Mid RiversBordeaux888 Sq Ft$1,418
Timber ClubPine882 Sq Ft$1,745
Prairie PointThe Sunswept831 Sq Ft$1,325
Altair At The PreserveGreenbriar826 Sq Ft$1,446

Cheapest Available Defiance and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 18, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Defiance, MO is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $850 at Osage Estates Apartments in the Gray Summit neighborhood. The second most affordable Defiance 1 Bedroom is the One Bed, One Bath Model at Summit Valley Apartments starting at $855 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Defiance is currently $1,499. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Defiance:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Osage Estates Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$850
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath$855
Cedar Lakes ApartmentsA3$1,110
Baxter Crossings ApartmentsThe Faust$1,121
15Seventy ChesterfieldThe Abbey$1,160
Hearthstone at Autumn Hollow1B/1B - 3rd Floor - Prairie View - End Cap$1,275
Synergy at the MeadowsElement$1,291
Enclave at WinghavenThe Charles$1,296
Prairie PointThe Sunswept$1,325
The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis ApartmentsBrookside I$1,350

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Defiance Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Defiance with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Defiance is at Osage Estates Apartments listed at $850.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Defiance Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Defiance is $1,499.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Defiance Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Defiance is a 1,139 square feet unit starting from $1,425 at Carriage Place at Lake Chesterfield.

What is the average size for Defiance 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Defiance is currently 750 sq ft.

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