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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 Summit Valley Apartments in the Gray Summit neighborhood priced from $800. Osage Estates Apartments in the Gray Summit neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Defiance apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$800
Osage Estates Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Cedar Lakes ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,025
15Seventy ChesterfieldThe Abbey1BR,1BA$1,098
Baxter Crossings ApartmentsThe Faust1BR,1BA$1,147
Synergy at the MeadowsElement1BR,1BA$1,253
Hearthstone at Autumn Hollow1B/1B - ADA 1st Floor Prairie View End Cap1BR,1BA$1,280
Prairie PointThe Sunswept1BR,1BA$1,325
The Reserve At Mid RiversBordeaux1BR,1BA$1,349
The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Defiance, MO and Nearby

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Defiance area is the $1.25 price per square foot Estate Homes Model at The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis Homes in the in the Whispering Woods neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Defiance apartment is the Aspen Model at The Willows starting at $2,725 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Crimson Oaks 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.
The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis HomesEstate Homes4BR,2.5BA$1.25
The WillowsAspen3BR,3BA$1.63
Creekside LandingAspen II3BR,3BA$1.55
Osage Estates Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.15
Preserve at Research ParkMisthaven2BR,2BA$1.36
Aventura at Hawk RidgeB12BR,2BA$1.42
The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
The Reserve At Mid RiversBordeaux1BR,1BA$1.52
Prairie PointThe Sunswept1BR,1BA$1.59
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$0.98

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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 $800 at Summit Valley 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 $900 at Summit Valley 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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