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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. Cedar Lakes Apartments in the Carlton Glen Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. 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
Cedar Lakes ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,095
Southernside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,116
Baxter Crossings ApartmentsThe Faust1BR,1BA$1,134
15Seventy ChesterfieldThe Brentwood2BR,2BA$1,179
Synergy at the MeadowsElement1BR,1BA$1,257
Prairie PointThe Sunswept1BR,1BA$1,290
Prairie EncoreS1Studio,1BA$1,300
Enclave at Winghaven1B1b - Small1BR,1BA$1,335
The Prairie Luxury ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Defiance, MO and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Defiance area is the $1.67 price per square foot Rental Homes Model at Waterways Apartments in the in the Whispering Woods neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Defiance apartment is the Estate Homes Model at The Estates at The Waterways starting at $4,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Whispering Woods 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.
Waterways ApartmentsRental Homes4BR,2.5BA$1.67
The Estates at The WaterwaysEstate Homes4BR,2.5BA$1.67
The Reserve At Mid RiversTuscany3BR,2BA$1.37
The SolsticeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.46
Southernside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
Prairie PointThe Sunswept1BR,1BA$1.55
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
The SullivanOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Cedar Lakes ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.51
The Prairie Luxury ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78

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Getting Around Defiance, MO

Walk Score®

6 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

13 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Defiance Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Defiance?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Defiance is at Prairie Encore listed at $1,300.

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 Waterways Apartments and starts from $2,000.

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