
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Forest City, MO from $400 (55 Rentals)
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Tarkio Village Apartments

Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment

Unicorn Apartments

Forest Cove

Coventry Apartments

Corby Grove Apartments

HL29 Modern Flats

Timber Creek Apartments

University Point
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The Lakes Apartments

American Electric Lofts

Riverview Apartments

Creekside

Riverfront Apartments -

Brandywine
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Woodland Trace

Pin Oak Apartments 925 Brookside

State Street

Woodcrest

The Ridge of St. Joseph

Stove Lofts

Stonleigh Court Apartment Homes

702 W Nelson St

72877-72638 638 Ave

1423 Harlan St
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Maplewinds I & II

Oak Hill

Southview

606 S 7th St

Maryville Meadows

303 W Lowell Ave

830 Warsaw Ave

CityView Lofts

Summit Place

1922 N 3rd St
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Clarinda West Apartments

2811 Pembroke Ln

Frederick Apartments

400 S Water St

1118 S 19th St

1223 Sylvanie St

1810 S 12th St

920 Osage St

913 Franklin St

2822 Jules St
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Forest City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest City Studio Apartments | $811 | $597 | $1,025 |
| Forest City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,222 | $540 | $1,979 |
| Forest City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,397 | $690 | $2,329 |
| Forest City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $875 | $2,842 |
| Forest City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,914 | $1,150 | $3,104 |
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Cheapest Available Forest City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Tarkio Village Apartments priced from $550. Unicorn Apartments in the Congress Corporate Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkio Village Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Unicorn Apartments | Small Efficiency Apartment! | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Coventry Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| HL29 Modern Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Brittany Village | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Clarinda West Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Abernathy Lofts | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Cottonwood Creek | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $890 |
| Riverview Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Woodland Trace | One Bed One Bath-Small | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest City, MO and Nearby
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest City area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath – Style C1 Renovated Model at The Vintage at Zona Rosa Apartment Homes in the in the Robincrest Village neighborhood starting from $1,780. The second greatest value Forest City apartment is the B14 - Pet Free 2BD/2BA w/ Crow's nest Model at Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment starting at $1,150 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Buchanan County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vintage at Zona Rosa Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath – Style C1 Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment | B14 - Pet Free 2BD/2BA w/ Crow's nest | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| The Lakes Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Riverfront Apartments - | 2b1.5b | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Cottonwood Creek | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Stonleigh Court Apartment Homes | 2x1.5 Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Lofts at Tiffany Springs | 1x1 S | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Woodland Trace | One Bed One Bath-Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Clarinda West Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Brittany Village | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest City is at Unicorn Apartments listed at $625.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest City Apartment is $550 at Tarkio Village Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest City is starting from $795 at Clarinda West Apartments.
What is the most affordable Forest City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Forest City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brittany Village and starts from $1,010.
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