
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Defiance, MO from $800 (41 Rentals)
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Summit Valley Apartments

Cedar Lakes Apartments

Pacific Village Apartments

Southernside Apartments

15Seventy Chesterfield

Vinings of O'Fallon

Baxter Crossings Apartments
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Preserve at Research Park

Enclave at Winghaven

Prairie Point

Hearthstone at Autumn Hollow

Synergy at the Meadows

Citrine Apartments

Prairie Encore

Rockwood Springs
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The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis Apartments

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Aventura at Hawk Ridge

Mila

The Sullivan

The Solstice

Carriage Place at Lake Chesterfield
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Aventura at Mid Rivers

The Reserve At Mid Rivers

Timber Club

Aventura at Towne Centre

Harmony Ridge Apartments

The Flats & Terraces at Wildhorse Village

58 Weis Ave

1414 E Pitman Ave
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59 Cedar Ridge Dr

602 Bristol Ct

261 Baker St

4300 Spring Creek Ln

214 Harmony Mdws Ct

440 Wild Oak Dr

509 W 2nd St

433 Bordeaux Way
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1210 Clarkson Ct
Defiance, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Defiance?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Studio Apartments | $1,381 | $1,325 | $1,420 |
| Defiance 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $850 | $1,957 |
| Defiance 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $950 | $2,815 |
| Defiance 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,534 | $1,300 | $3,545 |
| Defiance 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,154 | $3,000 | $3,400 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osage Estates Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Summit Valley Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| Cedar Lakes Apartments | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,155 |
| 15Seventy Chesterfield | The Carrington | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Prairie Point | The Sunswept | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Enclave at Winghaven | Chesterfield | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| The Prairie Encore | Studio/1B | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Southernside Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,331 |
| Rockwood Springs | The Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
| The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis Apartments | Brookside | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Defiance, MO and Nearby
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Defiance area is the $1.55 price per square foot Aspen II with 2nd Floor Bay Model at Creekside Landing in the in the Tysons Corner neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Defiance apartment is the Tuscany Model at The Reserve At Mid Rivers starting at $2,050 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the OFallon St Charles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Defiance apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Landing | Aspen II with 2nd Floor Bay | 3BR,3BA | $1.55 |
| The Reserve At Mid Rivers | Tuscany | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Aventura at Hawk Ridge | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Preserve at Research Park | Misthaven | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Southernside Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Carriage Place at Lake Chesterfield | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Cedar Lakes Apartments | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis Apartments | Brookside | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Summit Valley Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Osage Estates Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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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