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Defiance, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Defiance Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Defiance, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Osage Estates Apartments in the Gray Summit neighborhood priced from $850. Summit Valley Apartments in the Gray Summit neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Defiance apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Osage Estates Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$855
Cedar Lakes ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,125
15Seventy ChesterfieldThe Carrington1BR,1BA$1,243
Preserve at Research ParkManderly1BR,1BA$1,259
Enclave at WinghavenThe Charles1BR,1BA$1,296
Hearthstone at Autumn Hollow1B/1B - ADA 1st Floor Street View End Cap1BR,1BA$1,315
Prairie PointThe Sunswept1BR,1BA$1,325
Synergy at the MeadowsBreeze1BR,1BA$1,332
Baxter Crossings ApartmentsThe Parkway2BR,2BA$1,346

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Defiance, MO and Nearby

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Defiance area is the $1.55 price per square foot Aspen II Model at Creekside Landing in the in the Tysons Corner neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Defiance apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath - Lvl 1 Model at Carriage Place at Lake Chesterfield starting at $2,050 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Enclaves at Cherry Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Defiance apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Creekside LandingAspen II3BR,3BA$1.55
Carriage Place at Lake Chesterfield3 Bed 2 Bath - Lvl 13BR,2BA$1.50
The Sullivan2B/2B - large 3rd Floor2BR,2BA$1.59
The Reserve At Mid RiversNapa2BR,2BA$1.53
Vinings of O'FallonThe Meritage II2BR,2BA$1.31
Prairie PointThe Sunswept1BR,1BA$1.59
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.05
Enclave at WinghavenThe Charles1BR,1BA$1.61
Preserve at Research ParkManderly1BR,1BA$1.61
Osage Estates Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Defiance Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Defiance Apartment is $850 at Osage Estates Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Defiance is starting from $950 at Osage Estates Apartments.

What is the most affordable Defiance Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Defiance Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Osage Estates Apartments and starts from $1,300.

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